New Hong Kong Restaurant, 1901 W Bay Dr #3, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEW HONG KONG RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1901 W Bay Dr #3, Largo, FL 33770
License #: 6215884
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/5/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Throughout **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In wonton bag **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Throughout **Warning**
  • Basic - Chest freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty bucket on the floor **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches found in dry storage area **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in freezer door is in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Block of wood used for a cutting board **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door **Warning**
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale. Newspaper used as food liners. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Food grease and other debris along walls and under equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding rice lid cracked and broken **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand wash sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Egg cartons used as a cooling rack in reach in cooler. # 10 cans reused to hold food **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. All over wok area of grill. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. Stored in kitchen a spray bottle used for pesticide. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 16 egg rolls 76°F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.raw chicken over over vegetables. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 50°F , garlic in water 61°F , bamboo shoots 49°F , carrots 50°F , water chestnuts in wAter 54°F , baby corn in water52°F , chili sauce opened 52°F , smoked chili sauce opened 52°F , red curry sauce opened 49°F , cut peppers 62°F top of reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items blocked by items, by three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.throughout **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk ingredient bins
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of kenmore freezer
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under woks
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Replaced during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Food Cans reused for storage of other food items
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of all reach in refrigerators : doors and sides
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Excessive corrugated cardboard boxes randomly stacked in alcove of kitchen
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. End of cook line, next to back door
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple Bulk bins containing white powder ingredients: corn starch, sugar
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken above cooked chicken wings, walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Food storage containers
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls **Repeat Violation**
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under steam table
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Side of barbeque oven, next to Fryer
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under and behind equipment, along walls
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Barbeque oven
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Whirlpool refrig , no foods inside unit
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Whirlpool refrig
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork , walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Cook line
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom shelf of prep table
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of raw chicken, opened cans of water chestnut
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door broken , off hinge
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Placed back into refrig **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Raw beef
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts in bowl on prep table 50?, iced down **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trays in handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. shelf under steam table
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. broken hinge; door of kenmore freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. plastic deli container inside bulk corn starch bin
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. stainless steel cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. kenmore freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. shrimp on prep table Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef above cooked egg rolls Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above prepped onions ; walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice ; walk in cooler
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. thermometer reads 10 F ; actual ambient cooler temp 40 F - stainless upright cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. multiple panels removed for cleaning For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles. cook line
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. no active cooling method being used. fried chicken on counter 117 1/2 hr Corrected On Site. placed into walk in
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout kitchen - under racks and equipment; inside walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. refrig on cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. kenmore freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. stainless upright cooler
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - screwdriver lodged in hinge of kenmore freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken on shelf above opened can of mushrooms - cook line 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 noodles - walk in cooler
3/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. front and sides of equipment [reach in cooler; freezer; fryers]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. attachments to Hobart chopper
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/11/11.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. scoop in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed mopsink used for purposes other than the designated use. sprouts rinsed in mopsink Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair screwdriver inserted in hinge of freezer door to hold door in place
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts Corrected On Site. iced down
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. mold-like substance
10/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. panels missing For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 08/05/11 .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. front and sides of fryers, oven
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles. cook line
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. bulk food storage containers [sugar, flour]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. exterior of microwave oven
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. exterior of reach in coolers not clean to sight and touch
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. door and front of chest freezer not clean to sight and touch
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. buckets containing hand tools on floor next to refrigeration
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.inside bulk flour bin
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic portion cup inside bulk sugar bin
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. excessive empty corrugated boxes stacked in kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk ingredient bins [sugar,flour]
6/2/2011Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. mulple panels missing For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. posted nearby at 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed egg carton used as a food-contact surface. covering cooked noodles [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. cutting board - cook line
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under cook line
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. handwash sign posted at 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef on shelf above baby corn [cook line]
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. cans reusEd for food storage
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. egg carton reused to cover food
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. exterior 'sticky' - not clean to sight and touch cook line
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. eggrolls [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggroll 47 degr F Corrected On Site. placed into refrig
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. chicken in elevated mopsink
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp & raw beef on shelf above vegetable [cook line] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooked rice [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed mopsink used for purposes other than the designated use. thawing chicken in mopsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). ckd rice 81 degr F
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice 81 dEgr F [stop sale]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of broccolli [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. scoop without handle inside tub of duck sauce
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water temp measured at 80 degr F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. handwash sign posted at 3 comp sink
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. 5 filters not installe For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. cook's line
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook's lIne
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. equipment on cook's ne
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. doors of coolers, bottom shelf of prep table
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves where plates are stored
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. lids of take out containers soaking in bleach water for reuse
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. posted at 3 comp sink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. t roughout
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Light not functioning. kitchen
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed condiments stored in unapproved dispensers. using ysed cans for food storage
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on fryer door handle
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. filters missing while equipment is on
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on outside of deli style cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on condiment containers on cooks line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. near back door near cooks line
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. trash on ground outside of kitchen door
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. one number 10 can of food note operator discarded product
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs stored over sauces in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. on deli style cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on condiment containers on cooks line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelf under steam line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on top of smoker in kitchen area
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. in kitchen to go area
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with boxes in sink
7/6/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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