HONG KONG RESTAURANT
Port Malabar Boulevard Northeast
Palm Bay, Florida, 32905
Country Club Vista
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
19
Total
24
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 24 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 19 basic).