HO HO CHOY
1441 E FLETCHER AVE #125
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees using hair restraints in kitchen area.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Food preparation table with raw chicken being prepared is right next to dishwasher touching where clean dishes exit dishwasher. Manager moved table away from dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside standup freezer in back kitchen area.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed and properly stored ice scoop.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded drink. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Green onions not washed before preparation. Employee washed onions. Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. News paper used to line pan of egg rolls inside restaurant on cooks line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid eggs stored overtop cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has a buckle stored inside it. Manager removed bucket and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board, red. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. January 3rd 2023 denial due to lack of communication. Establishment went on plan review and received deficiency letter and was canceled due to lack of communication . Discussed with operator on going through plan review. Establishment renting restaurant next door, both restaurant connected with double door allowing access between both restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: No new plan submitted. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to electric stove near front server station. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on back dry storage shelf? Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board, red. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sweet and sour stored on floor, discussed with operator. Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Water canisters to be served to public stored next to sink, not covered. Operator moved water to approved location at time of inspection. Repeat Violation **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Discussed with operator. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication stored above prep station, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of lotion stored above single service bags. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean-up procedure Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. January 3rd 2023 denial due to lack of communication. Establishment went on plan review and received deficiency letter and was canceled due to lack of communication . Discussed with operator on going through plan review. Establishment renting restaurant next door, both restaurant connected with double door allowing access between both restaurant. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in chicken inside walk in cooler.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Ice build up in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 46 F in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 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. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee bag hanging next to dry storage.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in dry storage.
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tool over bag of rice in dry storage.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm chlorine, opened remade tested 50 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cook line. Raw chicken over cut vegetables in walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 56 F on counter, operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards throughout kitchen. Soda machine.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse wet wiping cloth in handwash sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).