Kwong Ming
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Kwong Ming 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting Kwong Ming on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container or raw pooled eggs stored in container of sprouts in cook line flip top. Operator moved raw pooled eggs to bottom shelf of reach in cooler. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Krab sticks stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in chest freezer, operator moved to food grade bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Provided to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked shrimp cooling for 25 minutes at 11:45 (87F - Cooling) to 87F at 12:25. Shrimp being cooled at room temperature. Operator moved to chest freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler prepared 2 days ago not date marked. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer in dry storage area
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken wings thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Operator turned on cold running water
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area instructed operator on proper set up of sanitizer bucket and operator moved wiping cloths to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
45
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - Raw shell Eggs over cooked pork, Raw shrimp over ready to eat sauces , Raw chicken over sprouts. Advised operator on proper separation. Operator separated correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink in prep area. Operator provided paper towels during inspection. Restroom hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and purchased bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at restroom hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ware wash area - unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser per operator . Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chest freezer at dry storage area - crab ragoons uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - On cook line wet wiping cloth used under cutting board. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dry storage Rack - Employee hand bag and jacket. Stored over packs of noodles. Operator removed and stored in designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach seen in equipment storage area. Operator removed dead roach, washed and sanitized equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line single serve container being used to scoop sugar. Instructed operator on proper utensils. Operator replaced with spoon with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
45
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding) being held next to fryer on cook line. Operator states chicken has been out less than 1 hour. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Small pan of raw pooled egg stored in larger pan of sprouts jn cook line flip top. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of lye drain cleaner stored on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining bottom of chest freezers. Discussed with operator
14-05-4
61
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches in gap between cook line flip top and steam table on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach in gasket of cook line flip top cooler on cook line. Observed 2 live roaches inside of front right wheel of cook line flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw shrimp stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in chest freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Printed menu used as a liner for pan of cooked chicken in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on left side wheel of cook line flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in back shelf inside of cook line flip top **Warning**
22-16-4
50
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At service line, WD 40 can on shelf next to clean pans. Manager removed can away from line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot line next to steam well and away from direct heat, steamed broccoli (97F - Hot Holding). Per employee, cooked and holding since 12:00pm. Employee moved broccoli to cooler to chill instead of hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Accountant contacted to renew during inspection. Verified renewed with new details. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In horizontal chest freezer in store room, raw chicken skewers and raw beef bones in standard household trash bags. Manager and employee began moving all items to proper food grade plastic bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage, 2 each #10 cans water chestnuts and 3 each 1.86L cans soy sauce. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at kitchen hand sink jammed. Manager correct paper to dispense properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
39
Sep 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kwong Ming last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kwong Ming on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kwong Ming?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kwong Ming.
How does Kwong Ming compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Kwong Ming most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Kwong Ming's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kwong Ming have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kwong Ming 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 Kwong Ming inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kwong Ming is inspected around three times per year on average.
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