Hong Kong Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Hong Kong Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Hong Kong Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Open dumpster lid” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Homestead facility scores 70, putting Hong Kong Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cut vegetables on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved food containers to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container across walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean blades stored on floor across 3 compartment sink, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food inside reach in cooler at cook line across white freezer, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw marinated chicken container stored on floor at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and preparation table at cook line, operator removed and placed at dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cut onions container at walk in cooler, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle inside reach in cooler at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified with common name at dry storage area. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed water heater employee washing hands in the three compartment sink. Coached employee where to wash hands. Employee washed hands on the hand sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees cooking with no hair restraint . Operator provided hats for all employees. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind fryers and behind equipments with heavy grease buildup
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease between grill and hot holding cabinet.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls not covered inside of the reach in freezer, observed pork ribs inside of the reach in coo not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved food containers to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked noodles on reach in cooler at cook line, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container not covered on shelves at walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on both units at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets at the reach in cooler across from the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on the hood at the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Still observed. As per operator cleaning crew is coming this week.
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Operator communicated to landlord.
33-11-4
86
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed establishment conducting non-continuous cooking of chicken wings. Form was provided to the operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
03C-90-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled residue on the door handle to the walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets at the reach in cooler across from the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed tiles behind the three compartment sink soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on the hood at the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle touching cooked chicken container in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed grease build up in the reach in cooler across from the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a pipe leaking underneath the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
21-09-4
52
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cut onions in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the walk in cooler entrance. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator will move products to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed establishment conducting non-continuous cooking of chicken wings. Form was provided to the operator.
03C-90-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled rice containers in front for the three compartment sink. Also a soiled container containing cooked crispy chicken in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink across from the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on the cooked crispy chicken container at the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled residue on the door handle to the walk in freezer.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled with grease accumulation next to the fryer.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple personal bottles of juice stored in the reach in cooler next to the fryer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets at the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed tiles behind the three compartment sink soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of raw onions stored on the floor by the back door. Operator moved the onions to a shelf. Also observed two cases of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Also observed a container of oil stored on the floor at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on the hood at the cook line.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle touching cooked chicken container in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets of the door to the walk in freezer. Also observed preparation table by walk in freezer soiled with food debris. Also observed accumulation of dust on the fan covers in the walk in cooler. Observed all gaskets to the reach in coolers across from cook line soiled. Operator began cleaning the table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal bottle of water in the reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator removed the bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed grease build up in the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of food not covered in the walk in cooler. Operator began covering the containers during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container a raw chicken (frozen) by the three compartment sink. Operator moved the chicken to another container and set it under running water during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a pipe leaking underneath the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC at cook line.
21-09-4
21
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in marinade steak at cook line, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered inside walk in cooler, Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Did not observed. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
21-09-4
74
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cut onions inside walk in cooler, Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed expired training for Chen Ling and Chen Jian. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled rice warmer lid at cook line. Also observed soiled cutter blades. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in marinade steak at cook line, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on preparation table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered inside walk in cooler, Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink, Manager turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4
19
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork, employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (56F - Cold Holding) ; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 4 hours, employee moved to freezer to cool down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed clean blades stored on rust surfaces next to walk in coolers door.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked in unit at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers on floor at cook line, employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at the cook line. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (56F - Cold Holding) at the preparation table, as per employee less than 4 hours, employee moved to freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed throughout kitchen.
21-09-4
23
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Restaurant.
How does Hong Kong Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Hong Kong Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Hong Kong Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong Kong Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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