Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Flip top make station reach in cooler shelving is little soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of raw onions not stored at least 6inches off the floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/shelving is soiled **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
82
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink had bucket stored in the sink. Operator removed bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Hand wash sink drain is missing drain cover **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer door gaskets are torn is torn
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in upright reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in the chest reach in freezer and upright reach in freezer stored Cold Holding food not properly covered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelving is rusted
14-17-4
70
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles was missing operator replace them up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: 3 ceiling tiles are missing in kitchen **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
90
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
27
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed kitchen microwave interior is soiled. Operator clean the interior of microwave **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light burn out in the establishment closer to back door
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket is soiled with black like substance
23-03-4
82
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach in freezer and walk in cooler having raw chicken over Ready To Eat items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets containing chlorine stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at cook-line is soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed make station behind flip top covers are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler food not cover **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelving are starting to rust
14-17-4
55
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cook pork in reach in freezer Raw shrimp and raw shell eggs over Ready To Eat foods in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items un dated in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed un labeled spray bottle with purple liquid. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers store on floor. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in walk in cooler not covered. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. Operator added bleach re- tested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
21-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucket it **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
21-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen over chest freezers - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at backdoor - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulation soiled Exterior of soy sauce bucket accumulating food debris White shelf liner in of cook line soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
47
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cook pork in reach in freezer Raw shrimp and raw shell eggs over Ready To Eat foods in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler ambient air 56F cooked chicken ; (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44-46F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (52-54F - Cold Holding); cook sweet and sour chicken (51F - Cold Holding); wontons (50-56F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler ambient air 56F cooked chicken ; (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44-46F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (52-54F - Cold Holding); cook sweet and sour chicken (51F - Cold Holding); wontons (50-56F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed un labeled spray bottle with purple liquid. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items un dated in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen over chest freezers
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at backdoor
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulation soiled Exterior of soy sauce bucket accumulating food debris White shelf liner in of cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers store on floor. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in walk in cooler not covered. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. Operator added bleach re- tested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucket it **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt by soy sauce bucket. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Emailed operator
11-27-4
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. Emailed operator
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator states hot water tank is in back and takes a long time. Ran water several times for a period of time and it did not get hot. Recommend a booster.
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in upright freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are heavily soiled on both reach in coolers on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of chicken not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
64
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler. Container of raw chicken stored over a container of raw beef. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surfaces surrounding hoods have an accumulation of grease dripping **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant.
How does Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Rockledge?
Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Rockledge average of 87.
Has Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hop Bo Chinese 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 Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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