Hong Kong Buffet

5661 Highway 21 S, Rincon, GA 31326

Chinese

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Hong Kong Buffet appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “proper date marking and disposition”, which has been cited two times.

Hong Kong Buffet scores about where you'd expect for a Rincon restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items, prepped or removed from their original packaging over 24 hours ago, or removed from a larger container in he Walk In Cooler, missing date labels (seafood biscuits, cooked chicken, fried chicken, lo mein, etc.)

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed material (epoxy) hanging from the ceiling in the Walk In Cooler.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed raw frozen shrimp thawing in stagnant water. CA: Shrimp was fully submerged in prep sink under water below 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed heavy mildew-like substance on the baffle of the ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items, prepped or removed from their original packaging over 24 hours ago, either missing date labels (sliced vegetables, cut fruit, etc. in a Reach In Cooler), or having old date labels on them (crab meat in a Reach In Cooler).

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food splatter in the ceiling in the Walk In Cooler.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food/oil debris on the shelf liners in the rear storage room. REPLACE ASAP.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed various food items on the self-service buffet not holding temperatures of over 135F (chicken on a stick, sweet and sour chicken, crab cakes). CA: Food was still in the safe zone (cooked one hour prior), so PIC rapidly reheated all items to 165F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed various items throughout facility not covered (green beans and noodles in reach in cooler, prep-line sauces and flour) CA: PIC covered all food items with lids and will ensure food-items not in use remain covered at all times.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items cold holding above 41F throughout the facility. CA: PIC rapidly cooled food items that were prepped under 4 hours and discarded any prepped more than 4 hours.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Kong Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Buffet on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Buffet.

How does Hong Kong Buffet compare to other restaurants in Rincon?

Hong Kong Buffet most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Rincon average of 85.

Has Hong Kong Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong Kong Buffet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hong Kong Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hong Kong Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong Buffet is inspected around two times per year on average.

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