Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Melbourne restaurant, which scores around 84. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator used phone with gloves, and went back to prepare food, educated operator **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. general tso (56F - Cold Holding); sweet and sour chicken (58F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (63F - Cold Holding) Employee states food has been out of the cooler for 20 minutes, placed items back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have dust and grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated employee, he removed wet cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
67
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs above brown sauce in walk in cooler. Employee moved sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in freezer on speed rack. Employee moved beef to top **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Provided for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.dispenser end of cook line. Operator states they are replacing dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items made yesterday in walk in cooler have no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at front counter hand sink. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
50
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above tofu in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
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. Walk in freezer speed rack has raw chicken over raw pork.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear bowl and chop sticks stored in hand sink front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not close all the way.
36-51-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 3 lights under hood not functioning.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to back door is heavily soiled
36-27-5
47
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink end of cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed snow peas over prepped carrots and onions **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. personal items above prep table. Cell phone **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
95
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fly swatter on prep table, prep table soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in rice, and sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone next to chicken **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt and pepper mixture.
02D-01-5
61
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant.
How does Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Melbourne Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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