Kong Fu Chinese Food
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
39
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Kong Fu Chinese Food, the earliest from 2024. Kong Fu Chinese Food was last inspected on Aug 28, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Kong Fu Chinese Food's latest score of 39 falls below the Hollywood average of 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
39
May 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb by front cook line missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, container of frozen shrimp on shelf above case of raw peppers and cabbage. Manager moved shrimp to bottom shelf for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table opposite kitchen fliptop, bean sprouts (72F - Cold Holding). Per employees prepped less than 4 hours and on table approximately 1.5-2 hours. Employee moved sprouts to fliptop cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In chest freezer in back prep area, containers of cooked chicken not dated marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle under kitchen hand sink. Manager labeled as wall cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water by rice cooker in back prep area.
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
35
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter soiled with grease, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Same- **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. All three freezers in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Same- Time Extended **Time Extended**
14-36-5
90
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Bag of raw chicken stored above bag of raw pork in one of the chest freezer in preparation area. 2) Bag of raw chicken stored above cases of raw shrimps in chest freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 5 rodent droppings under large chest freezer in preparation area. 2) 10 rodent droppings on bottom shelf in dry storage area. 3) 6 rodent droppings behind flip top in kitchen. Manager removed during inspection. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry wet mop stored in mop bucket. Manager stored to dry.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Hood filter soiled with grease, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. All three freezers in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5
64
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-24. Operator renewed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw fish thawing at room temperature in prep area hand wash sink. Operator moved to prep sink and turned on cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at chest freezers in prep area
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing at room temperature in prep area hand wash sink. Operator moved to prep sink and turned on cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled throughout
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Grinding sound while water is running at hand wash sink in kitchen area
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 1 door flip top on cook line
22-16-4
64
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kong Fu Chinese Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kong Fu Chinese Food on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kong Fu Chinese Food?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kong Fu Chinese Food.
How does Kong Fu Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Kong Fu Chinese Food most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Kong Fu Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kong Fu Chinese Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kong Fu Chinese Food 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.
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