HOP BO CHINESE RESTAURANT
2447 N WICKHAM RD #120, Melbourne FL 32935
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
MAR 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 27 rodent dropping on lid stored on dry storage shelves by back door.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025002835 | Jan 13, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2023024044 | Feb 3, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator used phone with gloves, and went back to prepare food, educated operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. general tso (56F - Cold Holding); sweet and sour chicken (58F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (63F - Cold Holding) Employee states food has been out of the cooler for 20 minutes, placed items back in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated employee, he removed wet cloth
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have dust and grease build up
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in freezer on speed rack. Employee moved beef to top
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs above brown sauce in walk in cooler. Employee moved sauce.
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. Provided for operator.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.dispenser end of cook line. Operator states they are replacing dispenser.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items made yesterday in walk in cooler have no date mark.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at front counter hand sink. Operator posted sign.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above tofu in walk in cooler.
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. Walk in freezer speed rack has raw chicken over raw pork.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear bowl and chop sticks stored in hand sink front counter.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not close all the way.
Light not functioning. 3 lights under hood not functioning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to back door is heavily soiled
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink end of cook line
Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed snow peas over prepped carrots and onions
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
Jan 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 27 rodent dropping on lid stored on dry storage shelves by back door.
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. Brillo scrub in hand wash sink back line of kitchen sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on prep table with restaurant food. Raw fish stored with raw chicken, fish for personal use.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook had no hair restraint when I walked in
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler floor heavily soiled with old food debris underneath shelvings
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on walk in cooler floor
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Names are no longer legible. Containers of salt, sugar and flour
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storing ladles and scrub in sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Out of paper towels at handwashing sink end of cook line and next to triple sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expire 4-1-24. License is current. Operator said printer broke, so unable to print new license.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink in prep cooler on cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open orange drink in walk in cooler above food.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under screen door back door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. personal items above prep table. Cell phone
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fly swatter on prep table, prep table soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in rice, and sugar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone next to chicken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt and pepper mixture.
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.