Wang Hong Kong
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Wang Hong Kong has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Lake Placid restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Not all employees have signed form. Provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lo mein not date marked, operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food on line reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water. Jumbo shrimp at 50 F, sitting on table. Operator opened at 11 am. Operator placed under rapid chill to achieve 41 F. **Corrected On-Site**
06-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp not in running water. Operator removed and began running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at chest freezer area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Machine tenderizer with loose paint/ surface not smooth. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Operators is working on reducing pealing. Some progress noted. **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at storage and triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
55
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of ketchup. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in kitchen, not landing on food. One by mop sink.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ben.
53B-02-5
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Spare rib's frozen and not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in pinko crumbs. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in freezers.
05-09-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
33-38-4
43
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, screen door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall: caulking at triple sink torn and in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 19, 2022
Disaster Response
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed vegetable. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, rice pot on line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice stored in bag on floor. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, gasket on line soiled, hand towel dispenser on line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wang Hong Kong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wang Hong Kong on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wang Hong Kong?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wang Hong Kong.
How does Wang Hong Kong compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?
Wang Hong Kong most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Placid average of 82.
Has Wang Hong Kong's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wang Hong Kong have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wang Hong Kong 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 Wang Hong Kong inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wang Hong Kong is inspected around three times per year on average.
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