HOP BO CHINESE RESTAURANT
5410 MURRELL RD #113, Rockledge FL 32955 · 321.638.8838
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects near 3 compartment sink. Stated for Supervisor. Next unannounced routine inspection
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 12, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Flip top make station reach in cooler shelving is little soiled
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of raw onions not stored at least 6inches off the floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer
Walk-in cooler/shelving is soiled
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink had bucket stored in the sink. Operator removed bucket
Drain cover(s) missing. Hand wash sink drain is missing drain cover
Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer door gaskets are torn is torn
Ice buildup in upright reach in freezer
Stored food not covered. Food in the chest reach in freezer and upright reach in freezer stored Cold Holding food not properly covered
Walk-in cooler shelving is rusted
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles was missing operator replace them up.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 Soy sauce cans. And 2 oysters sauce are dented.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects near 3 compartment sink. Stated for Supervisor. Next unannounced routine inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chest reach in freezer, upright reach in freezer and walk in cooler raw food over ready to eat items
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in chest reach in freezer food that is heavenly freezer burn. Operator discard the food
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked egg rolls and cooked chicken not dated the day it was prepared.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled it degreaser
Cardboard box used as garbage container.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles was missing operator replace them up.
Chemical storage area not maintained clean and organized. Plastic bins with old food debris and several other items that block access to mop sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Hood system heavily soiled with grease and is dripping off the ledges onto wok station.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors.
Observed kitchen line wok is heavenly solid with old food debris and grease.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink slow draining. Water is draining on the floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed in chest reach in freezer upright reach in freezer and walk in cooler food not properly covered
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in cooler use for personal storage
Aug 7, 2024Inspection 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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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed kitchen microwave interior is soiled. Operator clean the interior of microwave
Light not functioning. 1 light burn out in the establishment closer to back door
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler. Operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket is soiled with black like substance
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach in freezer and walk in cooler having raw chicken over Ready To Eat items
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets containing chlorine stored on floor
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at cook-line is soiled with dust
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed make station behind flip top covers are soiled
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler food not cover
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelving are starting to rust
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cook pork in reach in freezer Raw shrimp and raw shell eggs over Ready To Eat foods in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items un dated in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed un labeled spray bottle with purple liquid. Operator corrected
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen over chest freezers
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at backdoor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulation soiled Exterior of soy sauce bucket accumulating food debris White shelf liner in of cook line soiled
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator corrected
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers store on floor. Operator corrected
Stored food not covered. Observed food in walk in cooler not covered. Operator corrected
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. Operator added bleach re- tested at 100ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucket it
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cook pork in reach in freezer Raw shrimp and raw shell eggs over Ready To Eat foods in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler ambient air 56F cooked chicken; (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44-46F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (52-54F - Cold Holding); cook sweet and sour chicken (51F - Cold Holding); wontons (50-56F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler ambient air 56F cooked chicken; (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44-46F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (52-54F - Cold Holding); cook sweet and sour chicken (51F - Cold Holding); wontons (50-56F - Cold Holding);
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items un dated in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed un labeled spray bottle with purple liquid. Operator corrected
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen over chest freezers
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at backdoor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulation soiled Exterior of soy sauce bucket accumulating food debris White shelf liner in of cook line soiled
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator corrected
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers store on floor. Operator corrected
Stored food not covered. Observed food in walk in cooler not covered. Operator corrected
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. Operator added bleach re- tested at 100ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucket it
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt by soy sauce bucket. Operator corrected
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.