New Hong Kong Chinese Food
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
50
Score
New Hong Kong Chinese Food has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 2 employees on duty without any proof of training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk in freezer - Raw pork stored over cooked ribs (both items not commercially packaged)
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler - chicken bite (48F - Cold Holding); diced ribs (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pot of rice stored next to main wok station - yellow rice (81F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for less than an hour. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed behind chest freezer near walk in freezer in kitchen - approximately 50 small flying insects larvae.
35A-02-6
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. Observed 2 employees on duty without any proof of training.
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches throughout establishment.
35A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of white powdery substance.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed next to smoking box- Box of cooking oil stored directly on the floor. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
39
Jun 14, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 1) Observed raw beef stored above raw, unwashed broccoli inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time mark on rice, noodles, and cabbage at cook line. Per operator, foods put on time approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm).
41-15-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried chicken stored inside walk in cooler without date marking. Per operator, foods prepared yesterday. Operator put date marking on food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil carton stored on floor at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between flip top cooler and prep table at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water at triple sink. Per operator, chicken thawing for approximately 15 minutes. Operator turned cold water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside rice bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
47
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fries stored in basket lined with to go bag, inside reach in freezer behind front counter. Operator replaced to go bag with food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored on top of raw beef skewers, not commercially packaged, inside chest freezer in kitchen, next to walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at cook line. Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods stored inside walk in cooler, prepared on site, without date marking. Per operator, foods prepared approximately 36hrs prior to inspection. Operator date marked foods during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce and duck sauce buckets stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Dec 8, 2022
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of Bamboo Shoots (6 pounds, 8 ounces) **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash dirty 1/3rd pan in three compartment sink and walk with dish to walk-in cooler and grab food products from walk-in cooler with tongs. Advised employee to stop and resanitize dishes, tongs and wash hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect in rear warewashing area landing on wall. Observed Approximately 24 small flying insects landed on chest freezer and landed on wall of exterior wall of walk-in coolers in rear prep area. Observed 2 small flying insects flying above mop sink by warewashing station. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade containers used to store sugar, rice, MSG stored on shelves behind cook line, **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and shrimp stored in shelf in walk-in cooler above containers with cut onions, sauces, cut cabbage. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rear counter - cut cabbage (65F - Cold Holding) per cook left on counter for 30 minutes. Observed front counter - egg rolls (55F - Cold Holding); sweet and sour fried chicken (47F - Cold Holding), per operator left on counter for at least 30 minutes. Operator removed and stored in cooler to cool all items. Observed cook line make table - cooked noodles, broccoli, vegetables (stored in top above chill line) (63F - Cold Holding); , per operator stored in top of unit for 1 hour. Operator removed and stored in bottom cabinet of unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed first aid kit, hydrogen peroxide stored on shelf above food service film roll and above Container with MSG. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised scallops on the menu/menu board but served imitation scallops/seafood nuggets. Observed menu advertising Fried Scallops but establishment uses Asian Star Scallop Flavored Nuggets Imitation product for fried scallops. **Admin Complaint**
52-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled stored on shelf with cans. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at rear of establishment blocked by pan. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in rear of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to scoop rice, sugar, MSG in containers stored behind cook line. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water cup stored on cook line table next to rice cooker. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse 1/3rd pan that was previously in contact with food at cook line in three compartment sink and fail to properly sanitize dish before attempting to take dish to get more food from walk-in cooler. Advised operator on proper use of three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door being used as rear door during hours of service. Observed 1 inch gap between bottom of door and floor. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of duck and soy sauce stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease receptacle at rear of establishment with lids open and accumulation of grease on pad below receptacle and on soil nearby, excessive grease build up in top of sides of receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris build up in tall barbecue oven at bottom. Employee stated was used yesterday and not used today. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket still wet. Operator removed and hung up, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt behind cook line make table missing label of common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Hong Kong Chinese Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Hong Kong Chinese Food on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Hong Kong Chinese Food?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Hong Kong Chinese Food.
How does New Hong Kong Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
New Hong Kong Chinese Food most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has New Hong Kong Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New Hong Kong Chinese Food have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New Hong Kong 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.
How often is New Hong Kong Chinese Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Hong Kong Chinese Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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