Hong Kong Tokyo

19531 Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Hong Kong Tokyo appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.

Hong Kong Tokyo's latest score of 43 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter top - container of Krab (76F - Cold Holding) as per operator item left outside to prepared salad later. Item not portioned or prepared today. Operator stored item in walk in cooler. Observed at triple sink - shrimp thawing (59F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Item not portioned or prepared today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed at flip top cooler - raw beef (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. As per operator item transferred from walk in cooler 3 hours prior to inspection. Operator stored item in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at chest freezer - raw chicken (commercially packaged) stored over cooked and portioned pork. Operator stored correctly. Observed at reach in freezer - raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed at chest freezer - raw beef (not commercially packaged) stored over cooked and portioned pork (not commercial packaged) Operator stored correctly. **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under wok grill - accumulation of grease and debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Same **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed by triple sink - boxes of oil stored directly on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Same**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Same **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler handles with slime. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed at walk in cooler - bone in ribs and diced ribs stored in supermarket style bags. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid spray cans stored under front counter.
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in cook line - cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); diced pork (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed item in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at rear or establishment- handwashing sink used for storing, evident by bottle of beach and plastic container in sink. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear of establishment - no paper towels. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear of establishment - no soap. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at coolers in cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cooler in cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce stored directly on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line -warmer oven soiled with grease -outside of flip top coolers soiled with grease -outside of rice makers soiled with grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched soiled surfaces at front counter, then proceeded to touch clean tongs to served white rice, without washing hands. Educated operator of proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat corn, and vegetables. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Email-Provided written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer equipment soiled with food debris at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing at dishwasher blocked with soy sauce containers. Operator move the containers to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked pork, cooked ribs not date marked. Per- operator items prepared more than 24 hour. Operator date marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the whole kitchen floor soiled and accumulated of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several soy sauce containers stored on floor. Operator move container on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At kitchen **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed oil stored not covered at dry storage. Operator cover container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall over the whole kitchen soiled and with food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard used on floor as anti-slip heavily soiled. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing At bathroom. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches at the bathroom. Operator clean up roaches and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Kong Tokyo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Tokyo on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Hong Kong Tokyo compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Hong Kong Tokyo most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong Kong Tokyo 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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo inspected?

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