HONG KONG CITY BBQ
5301 N SR 7, Tamarac FL 33319 · 954.777.3832
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $3,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026018740 | Jan 16, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2019041328 | Aug 9, 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2018059692 | Nov 20, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2015050369 | Oct 27, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | $1,800 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment selling oysters and the tags are not being kept for 90 days.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line, hood filters soiled with grease.
Jan 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed at cook line flip top, raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork. Operator reorganized storing eggs to the lower shelf. 2. Raw shrimp stored over cooked duck. Operator reorganized storing shrimp to the lower shelf.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment selling oysters and the tags are not being kept for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at cook line, pasta preparation table top soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator has for pork ribs, chicken, duck on time but no written plan. Provided operator with Time as a public heath procedure form.Operator completed form during the inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at wait station interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line, hood filters soiled with grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink at cook line in disrepair/ not functioning. This is not the only hand wash sink in the kitchen. Establishment has another hand wash sink in kitchen for washing hands.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher rinsed and loaded dirty dishes and immediately handled clean dishes. Manager reviewed proper handwashing procedures with employee and he washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Motak reach in cooler, bowl of raw ground beef on shelf over cooked pork dumplings. Manager rearranged for proper storage.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloved employee went outside of building and returned to kitchen to prep raw carrots without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager reviewed proper handwashing procedures with employee and employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed Egg rolls (78F - Cold Holding) under prep table by cook line not under temperature/ time control. Per manager removed from cooler approximately 1.5 hours.Manager returned to cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl of meat in handwashing sink located near back door in kitchen. Employee removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle in bucket of cornstarch and plastic cups in containers of sugar. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of oil stored on floor in kitchen next to prep table. Manager removed from floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handles in contact with rice, sugar, and cornstarch in bulk containers in kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep table. Employee removed.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Container of soup spoons stored with handles not all facing up at service area. Employee inverted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area above hand sink and triple sink soiled with food/grease debris.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw calamari and scallops over unwashed onions in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container raw chicken stored on top of a covered container of duck sauce. Observed raw chicken stored over a container of wontons in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Items were removed from cooler 30 minutes prior to inspection. Operator time mark items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food corn starch and salt.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above flip top cooler. Employee removed
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw pork and vegetables on the floor in walk-in cooler. Observed boxes of chicken o the floor in walk-in cooler. Observed bags of rice stored on the kitchen floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in kitchen
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Expo station
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed 2 soiled dry wiping cloths on front prep table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab 28F and ham 28F sitting on prep table t room temperature.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed box of peppers over ready to eat carrots in walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At wait station.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink at waiter station. Operator removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator doesn't not have chlorine test strips for dishwasher.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator does not have written procedures for Time as a Public health control. Emailed form to operator
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in three compartment sink with no running water. Operator turned on water
Dec 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 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. Observed raw chicken over beef in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jellyfish (74F - Cold Holding room temp) sitting on floor in kitchen per operator less than four hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee stored on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Observed jellyfish stored on floor in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Metal upright oven.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing at room temperature. Meat was frozen solid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Nov 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator made call to have machine checked.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in Frigidaire reach in freezer raw short ribs not commercially packaged over Krab. Operator inverted
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (76F - Cold Holding) sitting on cook line in room temperature. Per operator held less than one hour. Operator placed eggs in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (65F - Cold Holding); bean spouts (74-75F - Cold Holding) sitting on cook line at room temperature. Per operator held less than one hour. Operator placed items in cooler to quickly chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mixing bowl in hand washing sink. Employee removed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on the top of dish machine accumulation of debris
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour,sugar and msg. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed plastic water bottle on shelf on cook line with clean and sanitized dishes. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic individual containers of pork and chicken on floor of walk in cooler. Operator elevated.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in Atosa reach in cooler a container of raw beef with the tong handle in contact with raw beef. Operator removed
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Working containers of msg, sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
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.