HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT AT PORT ORANGE INC
5287 S NOVA RD, Port Orange FL 32127 · 386.756.9991
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice 65-67F inside bowl above woks on cook line. Manager stated removed from cooler 1 hour prior with intention to reheat for hot holding. Advised manager of need to reheat to 165F within 2 hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019020353 | Mar 5, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -multiple bowls stored in foods in top of reach-in cooler, operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -many ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen have apparent water damage
Dead insects on premises. -12 dead insects on the floor around water heater, operator swept up
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -underside of roll-top reach-in cooler lid
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee keys, glasses, and earbuds stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator removed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles near drain in prep area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of sauce and case of oranges stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -operator removed
Objectionable odors in the establishment. -smoke odor resulting from a fire that took place two doors down
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons
Jan 13, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw scallops on sheet pan stored above ready to eat noodles/cooked chicken/other ready to eat food, not all commercially packaged
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -clean equipment stored inside sink basin near 3 compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked won tons
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves/equipment. -top surface of refrigerator -on cook line small table next to fryers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -soiled floors behind woks
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tile near floor drain in prep area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle resting inside flour, rice inside bulk containers
Interior of salamander has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior surface of salamander
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. -packaged dried squid. Manager stated keeping for personal use. Advised to store personal food identified and segregated from any food untended for restaurant use.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cream cheese
Packaged food has no English labeling. -dried squid
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw pork stored above cooked pork, walk in cooler shelving -raw eggs above buckets of sauce, walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice 65-67F inside bowl above woks on cook line. Manager stated removed from cooler 1 hour prior with intention to reheat for hot holding. Advised manager of need to reheat to 165F within 2 hours.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -both hand sinks blocked by equipment in back
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pork, chicken, egg rolls from prior days service
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -multiple areas in use as lining
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -prep area
Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty drawer or rack/shelf. -bowls on shelf above 3 compartment sink
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -walk in cooler
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. -racks with rust pitting the surface inside walk jn cooler -damaged bowl above 3 compartment sink -lid to plastic container used for sesame
Interior of salamander has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink in warewashing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan in prep area -top surface of refrigerators in prep area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above dumplings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sinks blocked by equipment
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pork
Food stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust/debris on top of fridge near 3 compartment sink -on fan cover above refrigerator -top shelf across from cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour bulk container
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade utensils used for direct contact with food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -smoked pork inside walk in cooler
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact surface.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. -lid for bulk rice bin
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bag of sugar, case of canned food from delivery
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of salamander -top of lid to bulk rice container
Operator with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -fried rice 101F in middle, 85F at edge. Cooling for just over 2 hours sitting on table at room temperature. Manager began splitting product into smaller batches during inspection.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -non food grade plastic bins used for direct contact with food. Advised to keep bagged food inside non-food grade bins to avoid direct contact.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw meats stored above bucket of soy sauce in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -prolonged exposure to ambient room temperature after cooking process completed and cooling began. -dense/deep loaded pan trapping heat inside middle of cooling rice
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by equipment in back near exit
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pork inside walk in
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -soiled cardboard on top of fridge un prep area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -next to stored food on shelving
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. -bag of corn starch -bucket of duck sauce
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No readable handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of refrigerator in back -fan on top of refrigerator
Ripped/worn tin foil used as cover. -around ansul lines above cook top
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed whole mushrooms stored above cut produce inside walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -white substance on shelving in unlabeled container
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.