Hong Kong Restaurant

14114 Us Hwy 19 N Ste 14B, Hudson, FL 34667
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Hong Kong Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Hudson sits at 85, putting Hong Kong Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frame on the reach in cooler is soiled with mold-like substance. The operator cleaned the door frame. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-904. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk in cooler are soiled with a mold-like substance and dust.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Old rice in the hand sink across from the walk-in cooler.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface: All along the outside of the fryer basket equipment is soiled with food debris and grease and the hood filters are soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Several of the ceiling light tiles in the dining area and in the kitchen area are soiled with an accumulation of debris and a mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches, in the storage closet. 11 dead roaches, in the mop sink area. 9 dead roaches, under the two black milk crates in the dry storage area by the flour bins. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitize the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
61
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line- Beef (43F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp 45 (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); bamboo (46F - Cold Holding) tofu (46F - Cold Holding), all food moved to walk in cooler , temperatures in bottom of cooler are 42F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in back room trays of raw chicken and beef over cooked pork **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scoop in hand wash sink at back of kitchen, buckets of sauce in front of sink, blocking access **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
67
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink off cook line in front of walk-in cooler. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - 1 dead roach near mop sink, 1 dead roach near dry storage shelf off office area, and 2 roach legs in storage room near walk-in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
86
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container holding egg rolls in container in walk-in cooler. Nonfood- grade bags used in direct contact with food in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers and walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler off of cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop stored in handwash sink across from walk-in cooler door. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage room and throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
52
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat egg rolls in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved items and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed raw chicken over ready-to-eat pork in reach-in freezer in storage room not in original commercial packaging. Operator started to move. Further discussed with operator. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container holding egg rolls in container in walk-in cooler. Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers and walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed non-food grade bags in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers. Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen near reach-in freezer next to handwash sink and near three compartment sink and prep area off warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage room and throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
61
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container holding egg rolls in container in walk-in cooler. Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers and walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 200 small ants crawling on bags of sugar, salt, and rice in dry storage room, along dry storage shelf and wall, and reach-in freezer chest. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat egg rolls in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved items and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bag of sugar opened by operator with approximately 10 small ants inside of bag. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop stored in handwash sink to the left of the walk-in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen near reach-in freezer next to handwash sink and near three compartment sink and prep area off warewashing area. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath shelf in dry storage room to the right of the white containers holding dry storage items like rice. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage room and throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
39
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and raw chicken over pork dumplings in vertical white reach-in freezer in storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat dumplings and sauce in walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in to-go bags in reach-in freezers in storage room and in walk-in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed newspaper like material used as a liner in containers for egg rolls in contact with the egg rolls.
14-86-1
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored next to to-go containers above reach-in cooler on cookline. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles have water damage throughout establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored next to containers of sauce on prep table shelf in front of cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a cut carton used as a scoop in the rice.
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Gaskets soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4
33
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In freezers in back room, raw chicken over wontons and egg rolls, operator moved egg rolls and wontons to top **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook began to cook after leaving kitchen, changing tasks, no hand wash, discussed proper hand wash and when it is needed with operator
12A-16-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage on counter 58F, moved back to cooler Rice left on counter on cook line- 112F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler shelves soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bagels in one sink, scoop in other **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At either sink in kitchen, soap put at 1 sink **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to acoustic tile in kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on bottom shelf in kit under food
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Gaskets of 3 door reach in cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg carton trays used under pans
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels on prep table, moved to bucket Wet towel under cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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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 Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Restaurant.

How does Hong Kong Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hudson?

Hong Kong Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hudson average of 85.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 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 Restaurant inspected?

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