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HOP BO CHINESE RESTAURANT

4420 CURRY FORD RD, Orlando FL 32812 · 4073811867

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5808511
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections trending up, 42 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying around kitchen not landing to any food. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $2,160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019038236Jun 17, 2019Jan 16, 2020$1,760
4--2016018093Apr 4, 2016May 4, 2016$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over green peas at the walk-in freezer. Raw pork stored over dumplings at the walk-in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw liquid eggs stored over tofu at the top of make table. Operator switch it.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200++++operator added more water second check chlorine 100 ppm
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee juice and drink stored at the reach freezer back area. Operator removed it.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator used a stainless scoop without handle at the fried chicken as scoop.
Basic/14-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored at prep table next to make table.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes only wash and rinse no sanitizer.
Basic/16-13-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in freezer walk-in cooler door and bottom of make table.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Establiblshment using a stainless scrubber on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
Basic/21-23-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken container used to stored the cooked chicken back area.
Basic/14-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Operator didn't wash cabbage or onion before cut.
Basic/08B-39-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and walk-in cooler shelves.
Basic/22-16-4
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Chicken stored uncovered at the walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-54-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer shelves.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
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Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil stored on cart on cook line at 72F for 1hr45 minutes. Operator placed in freezer to rapid chill. New temp 42F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in bucket at 200 ppm+. Operator added water. New reading 100 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored at the only employee hand sink at the establishment. Operator removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on hand sink in restrooms. Operator added some
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cabbage-rice -sweet sour chicken-brown rice -beans sprouts-raw shall eggs-noodles.provided a form to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table top.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored at prep table next to rice hold. Operator removed it.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table and walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored at standing water 76F. Operator emptied the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table.
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused boxes of raw shell eggs as liner.
Basic/25-32-4
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer on front counter.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer shelves.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On make table. Operator removed
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar-salt no label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 beef stored above of ice cream at the reach-in one door freezer back of the house. Raw pork belly stored on top of imitation crab at the reach-in one door freezer back of the house.
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above of unwashed vegetables at the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
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. Raw chicken stored on top of raw pork at the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-17-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. One of the employee was sitting preparing raw shrimp in front of the only hand wash sink at the establishment I wasn't able to wash my hand she moved to allow me to wash my hand.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracking container used to stored raw chicken wings at the reach-in cooler kitchen area.
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table no ambient thermometer.
Basic/05-09-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and walk-in cooler shelves.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken and raw ground beef stored on walk-in freezer not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee taking an order touching computer then engaged with food preparation without washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored on top French fries at the walk- in cooler. Provided a Chinese version from the storage picture.
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked chicken placed in raw chicken box.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (52F - Cold Holding); garlic on oil (55F - Cold Holding); beans sprouts (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated her intention was to be on time control and it wasn't on the chart.
High priority/03A-02-5/filled out form with operator. Form must be presented to inspector at each inspection. Corrective Action Taken/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+++ Operator added water second checked 100 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator on Chinese and we filled out with her.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. None of the cooked food at the walk-in cooler been date and most of the food preped Sunday.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area.
Basic/14-09-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In used broken containers to stored food at the walk-in cooler observed raw broccoli stored on broken containers.
Basic/14-38-4
Food stored on floor. Sauce -salt stored on floor at the prep area. Operator moved it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Really heavy soiled by the hoods.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse eggs cardboard as a liner. Plastic container cut and reuse as scoop.
Basic/25-32-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. The only employee hand sink at the establishment.
Basic/29-20-5
Stored food not covered. At the walk-in freezer most of the meat stored not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt at the cook line no label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

7 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee get out of the restroom and start working without washing hand had to call senior Selina lui to explain the hand wash process to the operator on Chinese.
High priority/12A-11-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying around kitchen not landing to any food. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed krab Rangoon stored at the same container with the raw chicken wings at the reach-in cooler the one next to the steam table.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored on top of fries at the walk-in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored on top of unwashed cabbage at the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
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 chicken stored on top of beef at the walk-in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the only hand wash sink at the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottles of water at the top of the make table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. At the walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in and walk-in freezer cooler shelves.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee get out of the restroom and start working without washing hand had to call senior Selina lui to explain the hand wash process to the operator on Chinese.
High priority/12A-11-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying around kitchen not landing to any food. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed krab Rangoon stored at the same container with the raw chicken wings at the reach-in cooler the one next to the steam table.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored on top of fries at the walk-in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored on top of unwashed cabbage at the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
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 chicken stored on top of beef at the walk-in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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. Provided to operator on Chinese version. had to come back within 60 days for it to.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the only hand wash sink at the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottles of water at the top of the make table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. At the walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in and walk-in freezer cooler shelves.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200++++++ Second check 100 ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored in the same container with vegetables at the make table.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shrimp stored in top of fries at the reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6
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. Chicken stored in top of fish at the walk-in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
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. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones and keys stored in top of make table.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Salt stored on the floor at the cook line. Chicken boxes stored on the floor at the walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site

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.