HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT
1476 US HYW 17 N, Wauchula FL 33873 · 863-767-8868
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
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. Handout provided by inspector at inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by reach in freezer, in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Owner closed.
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water is not working at the hand washing sink in back of kitchen.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of prescription medication on a food preparation table,owner moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by reach in freezer by the cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink in back of kitchen, owner replaced.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep table.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container with rice with a cracked lid on shelf in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed drill on the shelf with cans of Hoisin Sauce in the kitchen, owner moved.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of both reach in freezers in back of kitchen soiled and rusted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution read at 0pm, owner changed new reading 50 ppm.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medicine in a food preparation area, owner moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in men's bathroom has a stock of paper towels on it.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles and rice made the day before with no date marked on them.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed in men's bathroom no water pressure at the handwashing sink, owner stated work order in to have looked at.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in the kitchen grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on walk in cooler door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door has a gap underneath it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open, owner closed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water is not working on handwashing sink by the back door.
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee cooking food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease buildup up. Exterior of both chest reach in freezers soiled and rusted.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on back door.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on a shelf in the cook line area. Owner removed the medicine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (55F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the items were stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed the items in the reach in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. 1 Ceiling tile missing above the cook line.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on the handles of knives and clevers. Owner removed the tape.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Owner removed the knives to be sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of both chest reach in freezers soiled and rusted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back prep area. Manager added paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer with lid broken and no longer able to seal properly.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed bulk rice container with cracked lid.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between prep table and cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Handout provided by inspector at inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection
Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed heavy water scale on self service soda machine.
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.