NEW HONG KONG INC OF CHEN
198 BARTON BLVD, Rockledge FL 32955
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 lives roaches in the back of the house by the 3 compartment sink. Operator killed them and discarded them
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors Observed unisex public bathroom not having self closing device
May 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non disinfecting bleach on hand for sanitizing. Purchased proper bleach
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler and reach in cooler raw product over ready to eat foods. Operator removed raw product over ready to foods.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 lives roaches in the back of the house by the 3 compartment sink. Operator killed them and discarded them
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome. Observed in walk in cooler wash cut broccoli stored in soiled raw chicken card board box. Operator removed removed both cut broccoli and raw soiled cardboard box and discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Not stored 6 inches of the ground
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board are soiled and wok station is heavily soiled with grease and food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sinks use for storing kitchen items and washing off wiping clothes
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors Observed unisex public bathroom not having self closing device
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed item
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife store between prep table and cooler. Operator removed it
Dead roaches on premises Observed 2 dead roaches in dining, observed 1 dead in unisex restroom, and approximately 10 under three compartment sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor is soiled underneath cooking equipment with grease
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Household Drill on hand to mix sauces
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Stored food not covered. They cover food in kitchen and in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving is soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Through out establishment walls are soiled with old food debris
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor. Manager place it off floor.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next mop sink has items in it
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to mop sink needs paper towels
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In dish area small flying insects traps that has accumulated small dead flying insects.
Make station flip top behind and around flip top cover is soiled
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Unisex public bathroom
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler due to shelving are soiled with old food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to chest freezer is soiled with old food debris
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken wings over unwashed produce. Operator place raw chicken wings under. Unwashed produce
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next mop sink had items stored in the sink. Operator removed item
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed front hand wash sink not having paper towels. Managed place paper towel at hand wash sink
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents are soiled with grease. MOD stated that hood vent cleaners are coming 8/28/2025
Walk-in cooler shelves are rusted
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 1 red fire extinguisher and 1 silver extinguisher are reading in the red zone. MOD stated that fire department coming next Monday to service the fire extinguishers
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler and walk in cooler had raw food over RTE foods. Operator remove raw foods in bot Cold Holding units and place it under RTE foods
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored in the floor. Operator remove sanitizer bucket off the floor
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator removed item from hand wash sink
Light not functioning. In kitchen
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over unwashed tomatoes. Raw chicken needs to be below of the unwashed tomatoes Operator is re-educated and put raw chicken under unwashed tomatoes
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Raw chicken should be below raw eggs because minimum cooking temperature for chicken is 165F or above and minimum cooking temperature for raw eggs is 145/155F. So raw chicken needs to be below raw eggs because it has a higher cooking temperature. Operator is re-educated and put raw chicken below raw eggs
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets containing chlorine stored directly on the floor. Operator took it off the floor
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator removed all cooking oil oil off the floor
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed unisex bathroom door self closing is broken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by hot well station is soiled with old food debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stopped the mop correctly
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food bin containers containing sugar not labeled. Operator labeled it sugar
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in kitchen. According to to Supervisor on duty Linda Franz. It will be next announced routine inspection
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed fly trap that had multiple dead flys on it. Above cooked food and Ready To Eat. Operator discarded the fly trap
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in both make station and in the back storage area container containing flower. Use as a scoop to scoop food and non tcs products. Operator corrected
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in cooler case of raw chicken store$ on a sheet pan. But not store at least 6 inches off the floor
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 gallons white buckets containing sauce with vegetables in it stored on the floor. Operator corrected
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in ringer of mop bucket. Not able to dry properly
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid (vinegar) not labeled. Operator corrected
Aug 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ribs stored with cooked ready to eat egg rolls in deep freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (54F - Cold Holding); sweet sour chicken (56F - Cold Holding); general tso chicken (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding); ribs (55F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) operater stated food was put in unit 2 hours ago, moved to walk in to rapid chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen is used to store pot and plastic pitcher in.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in bathroom.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door does not have a self closer attached.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in rice.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Roll top cooler on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave has old food debris in it.
Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.
Stored food not covered. Food stored in deep freezer uncovered.
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