NEW WONG'S HOLLYWOOD
5664 WASHINGTON ST, Hollywood FL 33023 · 954.989.7827
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee washed hands with cold water. There was no hot water available when I walked in. Noticed employee washed hands using only cold water. Manager turned hot water on during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025009911 | Dec 10, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2021039985 | Aug 26, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $400 |
| 2--2019008286 | Feb 6, 2019 | Mar 20, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed dish towel covering rice in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over ready to eat vegetables. Manager corrected.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). No Big 6. Emailed to operator.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris under/ behind cutting boards.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on white refrigerator door gaskets.
Hood ventilation system maintenance inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood filters.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No poster. Emailed to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on walk in cooler door, handle, and gasket.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Take out box's on floor.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee moved raw chicken and raw beef and proceeded to grab a to go container to serve cooked foods without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored above containers of raw pork and raw shrimps in walk in cooler. Manager inverted.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink in back of the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored in employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Removed during inspection.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Manager removed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles damaged with water stains in kitchen.
Container of oil stored on floor next to wok in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Ice buildup in Thomson reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hat and proceeded to handle clean equipment without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager time marked 1:30PM to 5:30PM
3 Ceiling tiles show water damage
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt in dry storage area. Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw shrimps stored in standing water. Manager stored under running water.
Walk in Cooler in poor repair.
Dec 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled raw chicken and proceeded to reach out for a clean container to store ready to eat food without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee washed hands with cold water. There was no hot water available when I walked in. Noticed employee washed hands using only cold water. Manager turned hot water on during inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Expired.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Container of raw marinated chicken stored above bag of fried wonton in large chest freezer- Manager moved container of raw chicken to walk in cooler. 2) Plastic bag of raw chicken stored above bags of sweet plantains in True reach in freezer. Manager inverted
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Containers of raw shell eggs stored above buckets of sauces in walk in cooler. 2) Plastic bag of raw pork stored above bucket of sauces in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw pork to raw meat section.
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. Chlorine 200PPM. Manager remade the solution to 100PPM.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off. Manager turned water on during inspection.
Bowl used to dispense sugar in dry storage area. Manager removed.
Bucket mayonnaise stored on flor front of Walk in Cooler. Manager elevated
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood soiled 2) Shelf under prep table soiled 3) Bottom shelf of True Freezer soiled with blood and foods debris
Wall next to handwashing sink front of kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris.
Water leaking from faucet. Triple sink leaking water.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw chicken stored over opened bag of Cooked Krab meat in double doors reach in freezer. Manager inverted.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of Raw Chicken stored above case of Cabbage in walk in cooler. Manager inverted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Serving tray and bucket of water stored in both sinks in kitchen. Manager removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink next to fryer in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dry spices on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed.
Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink next to fryer in kitchen soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in Sanitizer bucket. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager time marked 11 AM to 3 PM during inspection.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. In hand washing sink next to fryer.
Case of tomato sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager elevated.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield in kitchen damaged.
Water leaking from faucet in Triple sink.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bags of onions and case of soda stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 3 light shields in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at triple sink and hands washing sink entrance of kitchen.
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.