Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant 21 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE IN BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MINOR PLUMBING ISSUES: SLIGHT LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLER ON FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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78
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD BEING USED ON PREP SURFACES AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM PREP SURFACES AND STORAGE SHELVES AND TO PAINT/SEAL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND ROLLING CART NEXT TO THE WOK STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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86
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, WOK STATION, AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION IN FOOD PREP AREA AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR THE FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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74
May 25, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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86
May 18, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SHRIMP 62.6F, BEEF 45.5, FISH 49.7, PORK 52.1F, CHICKEN 54.3) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN 46.7F AND SHRIMP 53.2) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLD UNIT AT PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 60 POUNDS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $120 DISCARDED. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (50.9F) AND PREP COOLER ALSO CONTAINING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (48.2F). WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE REACHED 42.7F BY END OF INSPECTION. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OSBERVED DEAD RODENT IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE WOK STATION TOP AND SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF THIS TRAINING.
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Nov 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT)ON ALL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Detail clean the floor in the basement with soda syrup and grease stained and maintain.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Burned out light bulb by the stair going to the basement and missing end caps to hold the plastic light shield. Must replace light bulb and provide end caps to hold the plastic light shield and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS TO BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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78
Feb 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL LOWER COMPARTMENT AND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE(WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED BEHIND AND UNDER THE WOK,STOVE AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE RIGHT CORNER EAST SIDE OF THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. WALL VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AND BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Several wood surfaces in kitchen with deep groves, or debris build up. Instructed to sand surface or replace/properly clean and sanitize. Instructed all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. (If wood surfaces are sanded, must seal with an approved stain or commercial paint.) Must maintain. Found freezer in basement with excessive ice build up. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found dust build up on vent cover in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found customer restroom vent with dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Found ice scoop in cooler with ice used for customers. Instructed must properly store ice scoop outside cooler, in a separate clean container. Must maintain.
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82
Sep 17, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST REMOVED. SHELVES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, SHELVING FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE, UNDER STEAM TABLE AND ON THE COOKS LINE. SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER THE WOK'S COOKS LINE, UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER PIPING AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAK, REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SINK FALLING OFF THE WALL AND SINK CHIPPED/MISSING CERAMIC. MUST REPLACE.
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86
Sep 15, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST REMOVED. SHELVES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, SHELVING FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE, UNDER STEAM TABLE AND ON THE COOKS LINE. SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER THE WOK'S COOKS LINE, UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER PIPING AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAK, REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SINK FALLING OFF THE WALL AND SINK CHIPPED/MISSING CERAMIC. MUST REPLACE.
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86
May 28, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS REPAIRED WITH TAPE IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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82
May 21, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW BEEF BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER UNCOVERED, FRESH CUT BROCCOLI. RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER UNCOVERED COOKED CHICKEN AND FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP OF COOKED FRIED SHRIMP. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION AND ADJACENT STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-17-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST REPAIR OF REPLACE (2) CHEST FREEZER DOOR (IN POOR REPAIR) WITH DUCT TAPE AROUND DOOR IN BASEMENT.#41- ADDITIONAL CLEANING IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND SOME UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. IE: CABBAGE PRESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CLEANABLE, WASHABLE CONTAINERS. KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLUMBING PIPES. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT CASHIER/STORAGE AREA FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS REPAIRED WITH TAPE IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING THE BASEMENT, WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, DINING ROOMS BOOTHS ETC. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE AN EMPTY FOOD CONTAINER TIN CAN AS A COVER FOR KITCHEN CEILING VENT. DIRTY WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN AN OPEN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (TIN CANS). INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LABEL AND DATE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED OR COVERED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELF WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA OR REPLACE.----------MUST REPAIR OF REPLACE (2) CHEST FREEZER DOOR (IN POOR REPAIR) WITH DUCT TAPE AROUND DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND SOME UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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82
Apr 1, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. NOTED COOKED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F, COOKED CRAB RANGOON AT 53.8F, COOKED EGG ROLLS AT 52.7F AND 3 TRAY OF EGGS AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 55.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE OF $ 100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Oct 8, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISE IS CURRENTLY FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN PASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD. WOODEN KNIFE RACK IS ATTACTED TO PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE KNIFE RACK. BOTTOM SHELVE, ON PREP TABLE REAR,IS RUSTY. MUST REMOVE RUST SEAL AND PAINT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, CORNER AND CREVICES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING HAVE GAP, OPENING AROUND THE SEAMS AND BOARDERS. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS HOLES AND SEAMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ALSO PREMISE HAVE NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN PREP AREA NOR BASEMENT HOSE BIB. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
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May 24, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, dish machine not clean need detailed cleaning,
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, floors under shelving in bsmt storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint in prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield in prep area not clean need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation) in bathroom not clean needs cleaning.
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74
Mar 22, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST SWEEP AT THE FRONT DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR; COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT GREASY,DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR BEHIND COOLER IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,CEILING VENTS IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHTING FIXTURES IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 7, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between equipment, cooler and shelves, cutting board, sinks and prep tables/counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in basement and in prep area behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Jan 14, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, prep tables and counter, cooking equipment, sinks, deep fryer cabinet and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling and prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and repaint near cooking equipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant.
Has Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant — Hong Kong Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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