HONG YIP RESTAURANT
905 SW MAIN BLVD #110, Lake City FL 32025 · 386-628-6410
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018004768 | Jan 24, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 | $400 |
| 5--2017003420 | Jan 19, 2017 | Feb 14, 2017 | $800 |
| 5--2015016630 | Apr 9, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler soiled with mold-like substances.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Manager removed phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cooking equipment soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area revealing bare unfinished concrete.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor near back door. Operator moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exposed wooden pieces on the back of shelving with rice cooker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulation and old food debris on sides of fryers. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled and reach-in cooler gasket on cook line soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Manager moved to bucket.
Sep 17, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler soiled with mold-like substances.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cooking equipment soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area revealing bare unfinished concrete
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exposed wooden pieces on the back of shelving with rice cooker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substances. Hood vents soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled and reach-in cooler gasket on cooks line soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in cooler. Operator discarded.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained with mold-like substance. Prep reach-in cooler lid soiled with grease accumulation and food debris. Interior of silver reach in cooler at beginning of cooks line soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Lid broke on white reach-in freezer at start of cook line. Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cooking equipment soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation..
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area revealing bare unfinished concrete.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exposed wooden pieces on the back of shelving with rice cooker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood, piping, and hood vent soiled with grease accumulation. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substances. Prep cooler hood and side walls soiled with grease and old food accumulation. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled and reach-in cooler gasket on cooks line soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched pants and continued to cook and plate food with no hand wash.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained with mold-like substance. Prep reach-in cooler lid soiled with grease accumulation and food debris. Interior of silver reach in cooler at beginning of cooks line soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in front reach-in freezer not segregated or identified (ice cream and freeze pops).
Equipment in poor repair. Lid broke on white reach-in freezer at start of cook line. Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area revealing bare unfinished concrete.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exposed wooden pieces on the back of shelving with rice cooker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood, piping, and hood vent soiled with grease accumulation. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substances. Prep cooler hood and side walls soiled with grease and old food accumulation. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled and reach-in cooler gasket on cooks line soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop near entrance not stored hanging to dry.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained with mold-like substance. Interior silver reach in cooler at beginning of cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on cooks line. Operator moved drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee moved to proper storage shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. White reach-in freezer at start of cook line. Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler. Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area revealing bare unfinished concrete.
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor on cooks line. Operator moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exposed wooden pieces on the back of shelving with rice cooker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood, filters, and hood vent soiled with grease accumulation. Shelves in walk in cooler. Prep cooler hood and side walls soiled with grease and old food accumulation. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled and reach-in cooler gasket on cooks line soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. Bottom shelf under soup hot holder area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water in Handwash sink at beginning of cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Container of chicken in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator cornered with wrap.
Sep 27, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce cups in plastic drawers in silver reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in cooler. Interior silver reach in cooler at beginning of cooks line.
No running water at mop sink. Operator turned on mop sink during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on table by soy sauce on cooks line. Operator moved drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Scoop on shelf at end of cooks line the food contact part is cracked. White reach in freezer at beginning of cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 2 strips in the kitchen over clean dishes and prep table, operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor on cooks line. Operator placed off of floor.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exposed wooden pieces on the back of shelving with rice cooker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled and reach in cooler gasket on cooks line soiled. Bottom shelf under soup hot holder area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water in Handwash sink at beginning of cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Flour and breading on back dry storage shelf no cover, operator covered.
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.