New Hong Kong Inc of Chen
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
55
Score
Public records show eight inspections at New Hong Kong Inc of Chen stretching back to 2022. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Rockledge restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor. Manager place it off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next mop sink has items in it
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to mop sink needs paper towels **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In dish area small flying insects traps that has accumulated small dead flying insects.
35A-06-4
Basic - Make station flip top behind and around flip top cover is soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Unisex public bathroom
32-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler due to shelving are soiled with old food debris
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to chest freezer is soiled with old food debris
36-27-5
55
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken wings over unwashed produce. Operator place raw chicken wings under. Unwashed produce **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next mop sink had items stored in the sink. Operator removed item **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed front hand wash sink not having paper towels. Managed place paper towel at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents are soiled with grease. MOD stated that hood vent cleaners are coming 8/28/2025
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves are rusted
14-17-4
61
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler and walk in cooler had raw food over RTE foods. Operator remove raw foods in bot Cold Holding units and place it under RTE foods **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored in the floor. Operator remove sanitizer bucket off the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator removed item from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
61
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets containing chlorine stored directly on the floor. Operator took it off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over unwashed tomatoes. Raw chicken needs to be below of the unwashed tomatoes Operator is re-educated and put raw chicken under unwashed tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Raw chicken should be below raw eggs because minimum cooking temperature for chicken is 165F or above and minimum cooking temperature for raw eggs is 145/155F. So raw chicken needs to be below raw eggs because it has a higher cooking temperature. Operator is re-educated and put raw chicken below raw eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator removed all cooking oil oil off the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed unisex bathroom door self closing is broken
32-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by hot well station is soiled with old food debris
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stopped the mop correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food bin containers containing sugar not labeled. Operator labeled it sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in kitchen. According to to Supervisor on duty Linda Franz. It will be next announced routine inspection
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed fly trap that had multiple dead flys on it. Above cooked food and Ready To Eat. Operator discarded the fly trap **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in both make station and in the back storage area container containing flower. Use as a scoop to scoop food and non tcs products. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in cooler case of raw chicken store$ on a sheet pan. But not store at least 6 inches off the floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 gallons white buckets containing sauce with vegetables in it stored on the floor. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in ringer of mop bucket. Not able to dry properly
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid (vinegar) not labeled. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect in kitchen.
35A-02-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chicken was made 10 minutes ago, no time mark on it. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-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. Emailed operator copy of procedures.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing spoons and strainer in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen by back wall and also in bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator copy of agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above kitchen prep area.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table and in storage area with food.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Operator has screen replacement ready to install. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-60-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk containers of flour and other products not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pan of flour stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in flour **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Area surrounding hoods have grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
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Oct 13, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Hong Kong Inc of Chen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Hong Kong Inc of Chen on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Hong Kong Inc of Chen?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Hong Kong Inc of Chen.
How does New Hong Kong Inc of Chen compare to other restaurants in Rockledge?
New Hong Kong Inc of Chen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Rockledge average of 87.
Has New Hong Kong Inc of Chen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Hong Kong Inc of Chen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New Hong Kong Inc of Chen 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 New Hong Kong Inc of Chen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Hong Kong Inc of Chen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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