Hong Kong Restaurant II
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hong Kong Restaurant II stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up four times.
Hong Kong Restaurant II's latest score of 100 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened bottled water stored on food prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door open. Screen door is attached, but has gaps.
35B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulated with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken sitting in sink to thaw. Operator placed chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor on cook line. Operator properly placed oil during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone in prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to three compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood vents.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside reach in cooler with rust.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken sitting in water. Operator placed chicken under running water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 small, flying insects in the following locations: 10 in kitchen area, 3 in the dining room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from walk in cooler. Owner replaced during inspection.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed small child in kitchen area.
43-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near employee entrance blocked by cases of sodas.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 20 small, flying insects on fly trap over prep table.
35A-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard soiled lining food contact shelves I food prep area
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food in reach in cooler with establishment food, across from fryers.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep, no hair restraint. Employees put on hats during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and bowls wet nesting in ware wash area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler leaking across from fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath and over back screened door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape over prep table.
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, also observed exterior of reach in coolers with dirt and or mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed 2 large holes in screen door, back exit door.
35B-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shell containers on shelf across from wok, stored upright.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar removed from working containers, not labeled, near back door.
02D-01-5
30
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink open on prep table in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not hung to dry properly.
42-01-4
90
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags being used to store food in reach in freezers.
14-15-4
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. Emailed operator flyer to post. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing Lysol solution not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelving under prep table.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed jelly fish stored in walk in cooler belonging to employees.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in both reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers stored upright front counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler, not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables.
21-12-4
45
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
41
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks throughout establishment. Observed maximum water temperature at 81F. Observed manager turn on water heater. Re-temped water at 98F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed maximum water temperature at 81F. Observed manager turn on water heater. Re-temped water at 98F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed maximum water temperature at 81F. Observed manager turn on water heater. Re-temped water at 98F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong Restaurant II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Restaurant II on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Restaurant II?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Restaurant II.
How does Hong Kong Restaurant II compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Hong Kong Restaurant II most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Hong Kong Restaurant II's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hong Kong Restaurant II have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hong Kong Restaurant II 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 II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong Restaurant II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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