Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant

10454 N 66 St, Pinellas Park, FL 337822308
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 10 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 16 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up 10 times.

Compared to other Pinellas Park restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment stacked in hand sink in rear prep kitchen
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in wall mounted trap in rear prep kitchen **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in rice, corn starch and flour bins
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line Toaster oven at front counter
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of food debris and grease on exterior of fryers Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Exterior of oven
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over egg rolls in walk in cooler
08A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ceiling of ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in glue trap over water heater in dish room **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of seafood and containers of soy sauce on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice, msg and sugar bins **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Exterior of fryers soiled Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
33
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. 0ppm, chlorine bucket empty, operator replaced, 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (51F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Next to grill at front counter **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete floors in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Chicken and beef in undrained ice in cooler on cook line
08B-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in brown rice bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Propane tanks at rear of restaurant not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
35
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils in front of flavored powders at front counter not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete floors in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. **Corrected On-Site**
50-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Shade nrcead garbs
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oiler gaskets soiled Hood filters with accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Propane tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line
21-09-4
41
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw bacon in walk-in freezer
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in wall mounted trap next to oven in rear of kitchen, operator cleaned trap **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container in flour bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean plates for catering on floor in exterior storage closet **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor of dry storage, area cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over prep table at entrance to kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear screen door propped open
35B-04-4
Basic - Propane tanks not adequately secured. Outside **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In tall reach in cooler on cook line
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall fan soiled in dry storage
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line
21-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler unsealed concrete
36-11-4
37
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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. 0ppm, operator replaced chemical, 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell egg over cooked rice in walk-in cooler, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrub brush in hand sink in dish room, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items in reach in and walk-in freezers not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice and sugar bins, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 9 dead flies in UV trap next to equipment storage in rear kitchen, operator cleaned trap **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean plates and utensils on floor in exterior storage shed **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in exterior shed used to store catering equipment, area cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table near entrance to kitchen , removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease Glass cooler gaskets soiled on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Propane tanks not adequately secured. Outside **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall fan in dry storage soiled. Fan covers in walk-in cooler
36-50-4
27
May 2, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw crab over egg rolls in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Cutting boards stained on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Raw beef steaks in reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
02C-06-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in UV bug zapper in rear kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Operator replaced glue traps in insect control device **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple cooler door handles on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Propane tanks behind restaurant not secured **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean bowls and cups stored on floor in rear storage closet **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple personal food items commingled with public food in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice and msg bins, operator corrected placement **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On wall next to clean equipment storage in rear kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
33-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on hood filters (front and rear kitchen) Accumulation of dust on wall fan in dry storage room Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in reach in cooler on cook line and in walk-in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
22
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw crab over egg rolls in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over crab Rangoon in reach in freezer, order corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in coolers on cook line - cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); Chinese sausage (47F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (59F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (48F - Cold Holding), operator placed ice on items **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Cutting boards stained on cook line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Raw beef steaks in reach in freezer **Warning**
02C-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in UV bug zapper in rear kitchen **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple cooler door handles on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Propane tanks behind restaurant not secured **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean bowls and cups stored on floor in rear storage closet **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor near 2-door cooler in kitchen. 1 dead roach under sink in kitchen restroom. 1 dead roach under dry storage shelves across from ice machine. 1 dead roach behind reach in freezer near restroom. All dead roaches discarded by operator and areas sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table at entrance to kitchen, removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple personal food items commingled with public food in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cigarette ash on floor of mens restroom. Restrooms cleaned during inspection. Accumulation of grease on floor under cook line **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice and msg bins, operator corrected placement **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table at entrance to kitchen **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On wall next to clean equipment storage in rear kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning**
33-10-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on hood filters (front and rear kitchen) Accumulation of dust on wall fan in dry storage room Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in reach in cooler on cook line and in walk-in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease on wall behind hibachi grill **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4
13
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under three compartment sink in dish room - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items on racks in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained, reach in cooler interior shelves soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several cooler handle doors in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean plates and bowls stored on floor in exterior shed behind kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets, walk-in cooler flaps **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door with gaps on multiple sides - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Multiple boxes of raw beef and vegetables on floor of walk-in cooler from morning delivery. Operator placed on carts. Multiple boxes of food on floor of walk-in freezer **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On wall over bags of rice next to walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens and microwave on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on hood filters and sides of fryers on cook line. Cooler gaskets on cook line soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in passthrough near stand mixer in kitchen 2 live roaches on wall near restroom in kitchen 1 live roach on floor in dry storage 1 live roach under ice machine 1 live roach on wall behind reach in freezer near restroom 1 live roach on floor in rear prep room of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: 1 live roach on wall behind reach in freezer near restroom in kitchen. 1 live roach on dry storage shelf near ice machine. 1 live roach near pass through window in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall above hand sink in kitchen Operator exterminated roaches **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall double door reach in cooler by hand wash sink of cook line: raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding). Per employee they were brought up less than 4 hours ago from walk-in cooler. Other foods temped appropriately. Employee placed food on ice. Triple door reach in cooler of cook line: imitation crab (49F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding). Per employee foods were brought up less than 4 hours ago. Employee moved foods to walk-in cooler. On cook line:fresh garlic in oil (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator it was brought up from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Employee submerged more in ice. expo window: cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator it was brought up from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Employee submerged more in ice. Walk-in cooler: beef broth (44F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding). Door was ajar at start of inspection. Employee moved foods to separate portion of walk-in cooler that temps out at lower temperature **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Bok Choy 46F in reach in cooler on cook line Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler 46F **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut cabbage at 1:29 ambient cooling from 10 am 50 degrees Fahrenheit re-temp at 2:56 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop sale issued baby corn at 1:28 opened at 10:30 (47F - ambient cooling) re-temp at 2:57 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop sale issued **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Bok Choy 46F in reach in cooler on cook line, Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler 46F. Items cold holding overnight. Stop sale issued **Time Extended**
01B-38-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board of boba station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 out of 4 food handler certificates expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 1 out of 4 food handlers has proof of training in the form of a xerox copy **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in coolers on line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near restroom door in kitchen 1 dead roach under ice machine in dry storage 1 dead roach on prep table near restroom in kitchen 1 dead roach on pass through near entrance to kitchen 1 dead roach on wall near entrance to kitchen 1 dead roach on liquor shelf in server's station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: 1 dead roach on floor near pass through in kitchen near restroom **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of triple door reach in cooler of cook line Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice build up in tall white reach in freezer of front line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in cooler floor is unsealed cement **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control device over bags of rice in ketchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Discussed proper placement of control device with operator **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at end of cook line. Oven in back prep area has grease accumulation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of triple door reach in cooler of cook line Grease accumulation hood filters over stove top in back prep area Dust on grate of fan in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in cooler of cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant.

How does Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?

Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.

Has Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.