HONG KONG RESTAURANT

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785593

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 1 dead roach near mop sink, 1 dead roach near dry storage shelf off office area, and 2 roach legs in storage room near walk-in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink off cook line in front of walk-in cooler. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525338

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage room and throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container holding egg rolls in container in walk-in cooler. Nonfood- grade bags used in direct contact with food in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler off of cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop stored in handwash sink across from walk-in cooler door. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525008

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage room and throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen near reach-in freezer next to handwash sink and near three compartment sink and prep area off warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container holding egg rolls in container in walk-in cooler. Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed non-food grade bags in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers. Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat egg rolls in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved items and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed raw chicken over ready-to-eat pork in reach-in freezer in storage room not in original commercial packaging. Operator started to move. Further discussed with operator. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384215

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage room and throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath shelf in dry storage room to the right of the white containers holding dry storage items like rice. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cook line. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen near reach-in freezer next to handwash sink and near three compartment sink and prep area off warewashing area. Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container holding egg rolls in container in walk-in cooler. Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 200 small ants crawling on bags of sugar, salt, and rice in dry storage room, along dry storage shelf and wall, and reach-in freezer chest. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat egg rolls in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved items and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bag of sugar opened by operator with approximately 10 small ants inside of bag. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop stored in handwash sink to the left of the walk-in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning