New Hong Kong
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, New Hong Kong has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which New Hong Kong's 45 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs roll (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours as per operator, located on preparation table. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked pork cooked from more than 24 hours as per operator with no label.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt container.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
45
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a menu paper used as liner under eggs rolls in a plastic container.
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over soy sauce buckets.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front counter blocked by boxes.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, cigarette box stored over the preparation table at cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket solid, u it located at food storage area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezerinterior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, upright standing unit located food storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - shelve under the preparation table with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
45
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over soy sauce.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a double insert in the prep cooler cooked pork (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee placed there less than 2 hours, employee removed it to transfer it inside of the cooler for rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter hws blocked by boxes.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the rice cooker observed a bawl with no handle used as scoop rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed a piece of cardboard used as liner under raw vegetables in the prep cooler at cook line.
14-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket with flour mix stored on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at prep cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
55
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used as a scoop in a container of cooked pork. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler with door handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor by the front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dry storage area not organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Apr 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. In the reach in cooler observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork, Not all in the original package.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Observed a milk bottle cut in half used as a scoop.
25-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler at cook line observed cooked pork (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee placed food item directly inside the cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink location in the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located in the kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer gasket soiled, located at storage area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled, freezer located at storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler cooler floor rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
43
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, pork ribs, cooked breaded chicken containers prepared two days ago according to cook, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, cooked chicken wings, cooked pork ribs and cut cabbage inside food containers not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside flour and sugar containers plastic cups no handles. Manager discarded plastic cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no head covering. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Hong Kong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Hong Kong on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Hong Kong?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Hong Kong.
How does New Hong Kong compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
New Hong Kong most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has New Hong Kong's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New Hong Kong have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New Hong Kong 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Hong Kong is inspected around two times per year on average.
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