Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, 285 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 285 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34984
License #: 6601998
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Throughout facilty
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has heavy accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Hood heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 87°
  • Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Can used for cooked broccoli
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of reach in freezer
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. All flat surfaces in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by lid **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Re-educated on proper cooling techniques
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Several items in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Rice container **Repeat Violation**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Noodle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
6/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Old egg cartons used for food drainage
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Rice
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
1/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cookline over foods. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Towel folded under prep area at steam table.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease-several filters but not all of the.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on fire suppression piping.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Brown paper wrappers used to drain foods on.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Cardboard box and thank you bags.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch mixture temped at 75°.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Stem table and surrounding flat surfaces.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink basin and boxes impeding access to sink.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling and most items piled too deep to cool correctly.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for driver who is doing counter duty when not delivering.
11/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Egg cartons used to drain rice in the walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored outside. Container of rice outside
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry ingredient bins
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/28/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust, large bag of rice on shelf outside rear exit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed attached equipment heavily soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters. **Warning**
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust/mold-like substance, walk in cooler fan motor cover. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed employee/operator dry hands on cloth towel after washing. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed employee/operator wash hands with no soap. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink, operator washed hands at the 3 bay sink after mixing raw chicken. **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, small reach in cooler near fryers. **Warning**
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, grocery "t-shirt" style bag used to store meat in the reach in freezer and Sterilite "shoe box" style containers used to store cooked foods in the reach in cooler near the fryers. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in both bathroom's, sewer gas odor. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked beef on cook line at 62 Degrees F. Operator stated it was stocked one hour ago, recommended rapid chilling and then maintaining at 41 Degrees F or below. Observed 3 large bus tubs of raw chicken in various areas of the kitchen waiting to be mixed with corn starch are at 54 Degrees F, recommend operator only work with one tub of chicken at a time, place the others in the walk in cooler while waiting to finish preparing them. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature, 6 whole ducks and 3 large bags of shrimp- all still in partially frozen state sitting in bays of ware washing sink. Discussed proper defrosting methods with operator. Operator placed ducks and shrimp under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of 2 door stand up reach in cooler doors. **Warning**
  • Observed wall soiled with heavy accumulated grease, area next to the hood system. **Warning**
  • Critical - Shell eggs held on cook line maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, containers of raw shell eggs at an ambient air temperature of 58 Degrees F. Operator stated they were stocked one hour ago, discussed with operator keeping smaller amount of eggs in the cook line reach in cooler. **Warning**
12/27/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.metal banded brush used for bbq sauce
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on shelf above cook line cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed egg cartons being used to absorb grease from cooked eggs in the walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.wiping hands on wet cloth
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Observed cooked pork 108F cooked breaded chicken 109F cooling at room temperature recommend placing foods in walk in cooler or freezer to recommend rapid chilling. PLACED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed reuse of metal cans for cooked foods in the cook line RIC Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed shrimp thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed unwashed vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat foods in the walk in cooler
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.for sprouts,cooked rice,cooked wontons,noodles,flats of eggs,corn starch. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked chicken wings,egg rolls,cooked breaded chicken in RIC
  • Wet towel used under cutting board
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable, accousticle "office" type ceiling tiles installed in kitchen.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust, open bucket of sauce stored under hand wash sink basin.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, lid for cooking pot stored in kitchen handwash sink basin. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, open drink on shelf above cook line make unit/steam table.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor cover.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, rice scop stored in 77 degrees F standing water. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, Sterilte containerss used to store various cooked foods in the coolers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, unit near fryers.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed reuse of Hoisin sauce can to store dumplings in the reach in cooler.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained, parking lot outside rear exit has deep wide crevices that are allowing a large amount of brown soiled water to collect.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, thin rubber mat put on top of cookline cutting board- has knife marks in it.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, kitchen handwah sink has several bucket lids in the basin.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, cloth towel on uncooked eggrolls in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cook's with loose unrestrained hair.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, case of meat under walk in cooler shelf.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, rice scoop stored in 86 degrees F standing water.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, several Sterilite containers used to store food/cut vegetables in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, raw shrimp at the prep area is 78 degrees F. Recommended rapidly chilling then maintaining at 41 degrees F or below. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, sheet pan of raw squid stored over colander of cooked egg in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed reach in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, cookline and side prep area unit's.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, cloth towel on top of frozen egg rolls in the reach in freezer.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, Sterilite storage containers used to store cut vegetables and cooked wontons in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, filled wontons in a bucket at the prep area are at 52 degrees F. Recommended rapidly chilling product then maintain at 41 degrees F or below.
  • Observed reach in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, unit near the fryers.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, unit near the fryers.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged, ABC extinguisher in he kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held on cookline maintained an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, container of raw shell eggs on the cookline are at an ambient air temperature of 86 degrees F.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, cooked beef at 76 degrees F on the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food, raw ground pork in a bucket stored over bucket of sauce in the reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, bowl used to scoop fried noodles. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable, accousticle "office" type ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, men's restroom.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust, buckets of uncovered sauce on shelf under handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area, large yellow rolling bucket of dry rice stored outside rear exit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, case of meat in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, cookline.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, cloth towel under cutting board.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, Rubbermaid "roughneck" storage bins used to store bulk dry food items.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of bulk storage bins.
  • Observed cookline reach in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls, cleaver on cookline.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles, tops oil jugs cut off and food is being stored in containers in the reach in coolers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ceiling fan in dining room.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown rice, ribs and eggrolls holding at 90F. Also observed Fried chicken holding at 70 F. Advised quick chill to 41 F. Employees put them into walk-in cooler for quick chill.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Many items: rice, ribs, egg rolls and fried chicken allin deep bus pan type pans, sitting on counters in ambiant air throughout facility. Must cool from 135-70 in 2 hours and from 135 to 41 in a total of 6 hours.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Various foods in walk-in cooler, cooked yesterday per operator, not covered for protection: Noodles, eggrolls, pork etc.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water in container by rice pot, holding at 90 F.
  • Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Towels heavily soiled and stained throughout kitchen.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Glasses inverted on heavily soiled bar type towel on dining are storage shelf. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood soiled with accumulated runny drippy grease-filters are clean But surrounding flat surfaces heavily soiled. Repeat Violation.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken holding at 65 F and Wontons holding at 70 F. Advised quick chill to 41 F or colder.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered sauces stored in front of and under handwash sink in splash path.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Long cutting board at hot holding table. Brown with stains and grooves. Repeat Violation.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Several hacked off oil containers used for various foods in freezer.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces-hood filters completely gone from hood. Operators scurying to replace filters. Operator said hood cleaners left them out last night and are expected to be back tonight. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Top shelf at cookline island heavily coated with grease and debris. Shelf holds take-out containers in direct contact with lip of said containers.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Clean glasses stored with food contact surface inverted on bar type towel-shelf in dining room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Paper towels stored on floor in ladies restroom.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sauces stacked in front of handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking pot and lid in basin of sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-kirchen cookline sink.. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-mens room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment-interior of hood heavily coated with black gunk and grease. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Wet mop in pail left in mensvrestroom.
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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