Hong Kong Bistro

238 Us 98, Apalachicola, FL 32320

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Hong Kong Bistro appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Hong Kong Bistro was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up four times.

That's lower than the typical Apalachicola restaurant, which scores around 84. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink,by three compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cook line.

41-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees,next to three compartment sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered,white reach in cooler next to the employee hand sink.

08B-12-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container on the cook line not labeled. Manager removed container and put it in the trash. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen food stored in bags inside reach in freezer.

14-31-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at the mop sink.

29-11-4

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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.

11-27-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water.

06-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic bowl in the sugar container without a handle. Plastic container were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jun 22, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

In-Use Utensils Properly Stored

FL-43

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool inside employee hand sink on the cook line.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board,on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line. **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area.

31B-04-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Kong Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Bistro on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Bistro.

How does Hong Kong Bistro compare to other restaurants in Apalachicola?

Hong Kong Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Apalachicola average of 84.

Has Hong Kong Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong Kong Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hong Kong Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hong Kong Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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