HONG KONG RESTAURANT
15741 SW 152 ST, Miami FL 33187 · 305.251.3039
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired Oct 2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015033319 | Jul 8, 2015 | Jan 25, 2016 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (87F - Cold holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed product in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with black fan. Coached operator. Operator removed fan.
Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed container of sugar at shelves near mop sink with no English labeling. Coached operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed approximately 8+ plastic container of oil stored under cook line. Coached operator.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at walk in cooler soiled. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle stored at reach in cooler across cook line. Observed employee gallon of milk stored at reach in cooler across cook line. Operator removed products.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwashing sink. Operator removed debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed white wet wiping cloth stored at cook line. Coached operator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at shelves near mop sink removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at cook line removed from original container not identified by common name.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of vitamins and mouthwash stored on shelf with single service items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef inside flip top portion of reach in cooler. Operator properly relocated products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef removed from original package stored over wontons inside walk in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink at kitchen entrance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In front of cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf above reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and reach in freezer near front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarket bags inside the reach in freezer at the front by the hand wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork 49°F ( cold holding) inside the reach in cooler across the stove. As per operator less than 2 hours. Operator placed pork inside the walk in cooler to bring temperature down.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution @+300 ppm. Operator discarded it and adjusted to 100 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food inside the walk in cooler and reach in cooler not date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the white cutting board no longer cleanable in the 3 compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above preparation table at the front line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn across the stove.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor under the 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the front.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foosstored inside the reach in cooler at the front not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken stored inside the standing water in the 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at the front.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. Observed all food inside the walk in cooler not date marked.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottle stored above preparation table. Operator removed it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employee without hair restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer by the dry storage.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On mop inside the bucket.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee was drinking water then engaged in food preparation, handled food to walk in cooler, without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (47 F - Cold Holding); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the grill. As per operator they left the door open during the rush hour. Operator placed food inside the walk in cooler..
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food stored inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked as per operator foods were cooked over 24 hours.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking in a food preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to the walk in cooler due to inadequate drainage of the equipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer by the dry storage.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a bowl handle inside the soy sauce. Operator removed it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler not covered.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light inside the walk in freezer.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked yesterday.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer in the storage room.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed top of a plastic container used as scoop.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired Oct 2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (47 F - Cold Holding); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler in front of the grill.As per operator less than 2 hours. Operator placed ice on top.
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked yesterday.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bamboo bowl used as scoop inside the pork in the reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the grill.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor underneath hand wash sink. Also a container with sauce stored on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer in the storage room.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed top of a plastic container used as scoop.
Stored food not covered. Observed all the food inside the walk in cooler were not covered.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.