Hong Kong Chinese Food
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hong Kong Chinese Food stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Margate restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
45
Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken wings (80F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (80F - Hot Holding) per operator items were cooked less than 1 hour ago. Items being held on prep table next to fryer with no temperature control. Instructed operator to move to walk in freezer to quick chill, retook temperature at 64F. Discussed TPHC with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (77F - Cold Holding) being held at spice/sauce station on cook line. Operator states item was prepared 3 hours ago. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rice cooker on cart stored infront of cook line hand wash sink. Operator moved rice cooker. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of washed onion on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In fliptop lower cooler at cook line, pan of raw beef above squeeze bottles of sauces. Manager moved beef to bottom of cooler to separate properly.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On prep table by cook line, container of raw shell eggs - 78F ambient.
03A-03-5
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. On speed racks in walk in freezer, non commercially wrapped trays of raw chicken above non commercially wrapped trays of raw beef. Manager rearranged all trays to properly seperate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) In white fridge freezer, containers of raw unwrapped chicken and beef skewers above open bags of springs rolls. Manager inverted for proper separation. 2) On speed rack in walk in freezer, trays of non commercially wrapped chicken above tray with paper wrapped wonton wrappers and packs of artificial crab meat. Manager removed ready to eat items from speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, bus pan of raw beef above container of raw shrimp. Manager rearranged containers for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by cook line, cut napa (62F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding); eggs - 78F ambient. Items not being held under time or temperature control. Per manager all items removed from cooler less than 1 hr. Items moved to cooler to rechill. Recommended using time as public health control. Form provided to be completed and time mark added 11:00am-3:00pm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rice cooker on rolling cart blocking hand sink at back of kitchen. Manager moved cart to allow access. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Unable to locate probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing at hand sink at back of kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, bus pans of cooked chicken, wontons, rangoons, and egg rolls not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
29
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut onions in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate raw shell eggs. **Repeat Violation**
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. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk-in freezer. Operator removed raw pork and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked noodles cold held at 55 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline. Item not held using time as a public health control. Per operator, noodles place at cookline 45 minutes prior to inspection. Operator place item in walk-in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed no date mark on on cooked pork stored in walk-in cooler. Pork removed from freezer on 07/04/2023.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked dumplings stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, dumplings were cooked on 07/04/2023. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at cookline.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with cut lettuce stored in walk-in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
43
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed shrimp cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, shrimp place in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken wings hot held at 123 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline. Operator reheat to 177°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, egg rolls was cooked on 08/28/2022.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong Chinese Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Chinese Food on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Chinese Food?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Chinese Food.
How does Hong Kong Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Hong Kong Chinese Food most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has Hong Kong Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong Kong Chinese Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hong Kong Chinese Food 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 Chinese Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong Chinese Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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