Hong Kong Kitchen

510 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Hong Kong Kitchen has been inspected six times since 2024. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked eggrolls, fried chickens, cooked BBQ pork with no date marks in the walk-in refrigerator. Manager stated the above food were prepared 24- 48 hours prior to the inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Manager put proper date marks on above food at time of inspection

3-501.17

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of cut lemon stored in ice bin inside ice machine in contact with ice for customer consumption. Ice for consumption is prohibited from being used as an exterior coolant. Discussed importance of preventing contamination of food during preparation, storage and display. Manager removed container from consumable ice at time of inspection

3-303.11

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee washing hands without using soap, educated employee on how to wash hands properly. Employee properly washed hands before going back to work. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination

2-301.12

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked beef, cooked pork, fried chicken, cooked noodle and fried eggroll without date marking in walking refrigerator. Employee stated the above food items were prepared 24 hours prior to inspection and will be used for more than one day. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Employee put date marking on above food items at time of inspection

3-501.17

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris and grease heavily accumulated on can opener stored as clean at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers/ boxes of raw meat on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer. Discussed with PIC proper storage of food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Items were moved to shelves at time of inspection

3-305.11

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Kong Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Kitchen on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Kitchen.

How does Hong Kong Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Hong Kong Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong Kong Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hong Kong Kitchen 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 Kitchen inspected?

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

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