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Hong Kong Kitchen

214 East 198 Street, Bronx, NY 10458
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Hong Kong Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Hong Kong Kitchen's latest score of 90 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
90
Aug 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
64
Dec 18, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
78
Aug 31, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Apr 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Kong Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Kitchen on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Kitchen.

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

Hong Kong Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Hong Kong Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.

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