HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT
6744 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-563-5315
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat sauce in reach-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil (76F - Cold Holding) on cart in front of cook line. Discussed with operator about requirement for item to be kept at the proper temperature. Operator moved to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat sauce in reach-in cooler off cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wontons (112F - Hot Holding) stored in steam table area. Item has been out for less than 4 hours. Operator removed to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bags and box stored in handwash sink off cook line area to the left of the mop sink. Operator moved.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (49F - Cold Holding). Pan of noodles are stored inside top of refrigerated make-table, on top of other pans above fill line. Manager stated the noodles have been stored inside unit for approximately two hours and moved the noodles to the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Top of freezer rusted near three-compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans containing cooked chicken and pork missing date mark inside cooler at front counter. Manager stated they were both cooked on 12/16 and added proper date marks during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line two shelves at cookline.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chicken stored inside cracked plastic pan inside cooler at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and handle of reach-in freezer door soiled with food debris at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature on drain board of three-compartment sink. Manager moved shrimp back into the cooler to continue to thaw.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear hand sink blocked by large mixing bowl and stand. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in prep area
Rear Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in dry storage uncovered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over Ready to eat noodles in Walk-in-Cooler
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk,in cooler not dated, beef, chicken, shrimp, noodles
Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer in prep area no longer seals, exterior rusted
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door has gaps at bottom and side.
Food stored on floor. Marinated beef on floor, operator removed Cooking oil jugs
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler uncovered
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above prepared vegetables. Operator moved
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes and strainer stacked on rear hand sink, operator removed items.
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 DBPR HR Form 5030-103. Employees signed during inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink near three compartment sink. Operator added soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk,in cooler not dated, beef, chicken, shrimp, noodles
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic pint container used as scoop in flour bag. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On walk in cooler shelf. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen damaged
Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer in prep area no longer seals, exterior rusted
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door has gaps at bottom and side.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, Under cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Marinated beef on floor, operator removed Cooking oil jugs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler shelves -white chest freezer in prep area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line cooler interior and gaskets soiled
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler uncovered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water in three compartment sink. Operator removed shrimp.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.