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HONG KONG RESTAURANT

Port Malabar Boulevard Northeast
Palm Bay, Florida, 32905
Country Club Vista
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718063

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on both units at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container not covered on shelves at walk in cooler.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked noodles on reach in cooler at cook line, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved food containers to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe on screen back door.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe under woks at cook line. Observe under 3 compartment sink, also under oven and rice maker at preparation area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe cut raw onions container stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observe raw pork ribs at 49° F. inside 3 compartment sink, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator moved raw pork ribs packages to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on unit by front counter.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on both units at cook line.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw ground pork (frozen) on preparation table, employee moved food to walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observe at cook line and on preparation table.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw pork stored above cooked noodles container on shelves at walk in cooler, employee stored food properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator add ice bags to containers . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observe employee washing their hands on 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on correct procedures.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled white cutting board at cook line.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe degreaser spray bottle not labeled with common name by cook line.

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets at the reach in cooler across from the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on the hood at the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Still observed. As per operator cleaning crew is coming this week.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Operator communicated to landlord.

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled residue on the door handle to the walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets at the reach in cooler across from the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed tiles behind the three compartment sink soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on the hood at the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 10-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle touching cooked chicken container in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed grease build up in the reach in cooler across from the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a pipe leaking underneath the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 03C-90-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed establishment conducting non-continuous cooking of chicken wings. Form was provided to the operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on the cooked crispy chicken container at the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled residue on the door handle to the walk in freezer.
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled with grease accumulation next to the fryer.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple personal bottles of juice stored in the reach in cooler next to the fryer.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets at the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed tiles behind the three compartment sink soiled.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of raw onions stored on the floor by the back door. Operator moved the onions to a shelf. Also observed two cases of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Also observed a container of oil stored on the floor at the cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on the hood at the cook line.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle touching cooked chicken container in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets of the door to the walk in freezer. Also observed preparation table by walk in freezer soiled with food debris. Also observed accumulation of dust on the fan covers in the walk in cooler. Observed all gaskets to the reach in coolers across from cook line soiled. Operator began cleaning the table. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal bottle of water in the reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator removed the bottle of water. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed grease build up in the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of food not covered in the walk in cooler. Operator began covering the containers during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container a raw chicken (frozen) by the three compartment sink. Operator moved the chicken to another container and set it under running water during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a pipe leaking underneath the three compartment sink.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC at cook line.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cut onions in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the walk in cooler entrance. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator will move products to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Repeat Violation
  • 03C-90-4:Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed establishment conducting non-continuous cooking of chicken wings. Form was provided to the operator.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled rice containers in front for the three compartment sink. Also a soiled container containing cooked crispy chicken in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink across from the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8625416

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in marinade steak at cook line, Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered inside walk in cooler, Manager covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Did not observed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450194

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in marinade steak at cook line, Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on preparation table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered inside walk in cooler, Manager covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink, Manager turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cut onions inside walk in cooler, Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled rice warmer lid at cook line. Also observed soiled cutter blades. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for Chen Ling and Chen Jian. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353722

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units throughout kitchen.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers on floor at cook line, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at the cook line. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (56F - Cold Holding) at the preparation table, as per employee less than 4 hours, employee moved to freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed throughout kitchen.
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (56F - Cold Holding) ; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 4 hours, employee moved to freezer to cool down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed clean blades stored on rust surfaces next to walk in coolers door.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked in unit at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
(102 reviews)

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Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:Closed
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