HONG KONG RESTAURANT II
2525 S MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32301 · (850)877-9930
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 20 small, flying insects on fly trap over prep table.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened bottled water stored on food prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door open. Screen door is attached, but has gaps.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor on cook line. Operator properly placed oil during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulated with grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken sitting in sink to thaw. Operator placed chicken under running water.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink 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 in prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood vents.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside reach in cooler with rust.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken sitting in water. Operator placed chicken under running water during time of inspection.
Aug 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 small, flying insects in the following locations: 10 in kitchen area, 3 in the dining room.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near employee entrance blocked by cases of sodas.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from walk in cooler. Owner replaced during inspection.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed small child in kitchen area.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 20 small, flying insects on fly trap over prep table.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard soiled lining food contact shelves I food prep area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food in reach in cooler with establishment food, across from fryers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep, no hair restraint. Employees put on hats during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and bowls wet nesting in ware wash area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler leaking across from fryers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath and over back screened door.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape over prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, also observed exterior of reach in coolers with dirt and or mold like substance.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed 2 large holes in screen door, back exit door.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shell containers on shelf across from wok, stored upright.
Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar removed from working containers, not labeled, near back door.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink open on prep table in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not hung to dry properly.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags being used to store food in reach in freezers.
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 operator flyer to post.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing Lysol solution not labeled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelving under prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed jelly fish stored in walk in cooler belonging to employees.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in both reach in freezers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers stored upright front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler, not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables.
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.