HONGKONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

4337 Commercial Way
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727061

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed larger bowl stored on top of bucket in front of handwash sink across from walk-in cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10725574

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling across prep table to the left of the three compartment sink and underneath three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Observed 1 live roach at time of callback inspection underneath three compartment sink on pipe. Operator eliminated, cleaned, and sanitized the area. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10726817

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883249

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 1 dead roach underneath three compartment sink to the left of the stand up reach-in freezer.
  • 38-10-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Observed lift not working in bathroom with a small nightlight plugged in at the outlet. Operator purchased a light at the store and installed as a temporary solution until overhead light is repaired. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling across prep table to the left of the three compartment sink and underneath three compartment sink.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Noodles (48F - Cold Holding); Butter (47F - Cold Holding); Krab Rangoon Mix (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (45F - Cold Holding); and Bean Sprouts (44F - Cold Holding); Shrimp Egg Rolls (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 3:40 PM. Operator stated the last known temperature of the food was at 39F-40F within 4 hours. Operator turned down walk-in cooler thermostat.

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726919

  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the cook line. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8485105

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8484846

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348646

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead insect with hard outer shell and long body on premises underneath dry storage rack. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to cutting board where peppers are being cut and prepared. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on bottom left side of rear exterior door. Discussed with operator. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in corners of establishment and behind and underneath some equipment. Underneath dry storage rack across from water heater and underneath reach-in cooler off of cook line. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp in a working container with plastic wrap on top stored on shelf over cooked and ready-to-eat pork wontons in a working container with plastic wrap on top in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings behind water heater along wall behind water heater tray. Operator started to clean and sanitize area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning