Hong Kong, 535 Palhall Blvd, Lake Placid, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HONG KONG
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 535 Palhall Blvd, Lake Placid, FL 33852
License #: 3800995
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( observed no ambient thermometer in small reach in cooler at cook line)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. ( observed to go bags storing cooked chicken in reach in freezer)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( single service forks and spoons not inverted on front counter)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.( observed can of comet on shelf under prep table)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.( observed no vacuum breaker on hose Bibb with hose attached outside back door)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can and chair.( kitchen)
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach -in cooler. Wontons stored in walkin cooler, raw chicken on walkin cooler not covered , egg rolls cooked and stored in open plastic crates on walkin cooler not covered
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Rolling egg rolls with bare hands **Corrected On-Site**
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Obseved cooked meat stored in to go handled plastic bags in walkin cooler
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.reusing egg crates to put containers of cooling foods on. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.observed en milk crates of egg rolls not covered from any side, in cooler
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.reach on upright freezer with black debris on inside top of door.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleavers stored in between freezer and prep table
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.dumplings and cases of eggrolls
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw chicken over and behind container of cooked food n walkin, raw may drip on cooked when moved on and out of shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw meats behind fresh cut vegetables in reachin preptop cooler on cookline , must be carried over open vegetables in water to be retrieved, cross contamination issue if dripping occurs, observed raw duck over cut lettuce in walkin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.observed black growth on interior surface at door closure area of reachin upright freezer., excessive ice/ frost in onterior
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.sesame seed containers at cookline
12/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.observed flour bucket open no lid used flour dark bits observed, discard.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.walkin cooler open crates of egg rolls, open containers f raw chicken next to open containers of chopped vegetables,
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.buckets of uncovered chopped onions and raw chicken breasts. Beside on floor of walkin cooler
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.torn sifter on use
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bulk food containers ,sugar flour, not labeled
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.raw chicken ver raw beef on walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on exterior of flour bin
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowel used to scoop cut vegetables in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.wooden cutting board in use for cutting vegetablesgrooved and split. May not use not easily cleanable **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.pbserved to go bags paper and plastic stored in splash zone of handsink at front. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.observed plastic open milk crates full of egg rolls in walkin not covered and sides open **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bulk sugar container no label **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed tub containing in use flour broken and split on edges. May not use. **Corrected On-Site**
6/12/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut onions, dumplings, cooked egg. Observed cooked eggs in strainer basket stored on another container with no protection from food touching surface through strainer holes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw beef stored over cooked pasta at cooling rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Unwashed produce over cut konions in open container in walkin coolerstored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
4/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.food storage bin lid broken , not cleanable not sealable.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on grinder housing at preptable bottom shelf
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reachin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed cooked eggs in open container directly on top of and touching raw shell eggs at kitchen counter Corrected On Site.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.non handled scoop stored in bag of cornstarch
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observeed buspan of raw bell ;eppers stored sitting on plastic wrap covering raw chicken wings in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw chicken stored over open buckets of cut vegetables and sprouts in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.observed box of unwashed produce over cut and cleaned vegetables in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
8/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.found foods in small two door reachin at front of cookline across from handsink at 44 to 45 degrees F foods cooked day before found at 45 degrees F
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.small reachin cooler at front of coikline ambient air at 44 degrees F. 5/4/12 At callback observed food in reachin , cooked pork, operator states food was cooked from day before, found at temperature of 45 degrees F , voluntarily discarded at callback. Unit unable to hold foods at 41 degrees F or colder , may not be used to store potentially hazardous foods until able to maintain foods at 41 degrees F or colder.
5/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin preptop across from cookline ambient air at 45 degrees F
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.small reachin cooler at front of coikline ambient air at 44 degrees F
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Observed cook place pan of cooked noodles on top of garbage can to stir then replace in sped rack Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed 5 live flies in kitchen.crawling on dry food storage containers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.oObserved old food buildup n table racks at prep area, on underside of sink at 3 bay, on speedrack at back of kitchen
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Found foods in preptop reachin at cookline at 44 to 46 degrees F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.found foods in small two door reachin at front of cookline across from handsink at 44 to 45 degrees F
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches foundObserved 2 immature and 1 qdult small roaches on handsink at back of kitchen Next day callback per C Fields.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.Observed mop sink filled with soda bottles and storage area cluttered and dirt debris along wall in storage/ mopsink room.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed open food ,lettuce and onions in open containers on preptable, observed employees eating on prepttable. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed flour,sugsr ,msg storage bins with broken lids. no longer closeable.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed raw unwashed vegetable over cooked pork in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw chicken over cooked in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.obsetvved paan of chopped raw chicken on top of box of sliced raw mushrooms in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.egg roll bags stored in splash zone of handsink
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.observedvcracked and broken open raw shell eggs stored in open paper flatt with whole intact raw shell eggs Corrected On Site.discard cracked discard contaminated flatt.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.obser ed reachin preptop at cookline at 50 degrees F .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed cook portioning noodles for cold hold using bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil, and black growth observed on interior surface of door near stored foods, interior of reachin freezer at back prep across from 3 bay sink.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.screen door propped open
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.foods in reachin at cookline found above 50 degrees F Corrected On Site.diiscarded foods that were over 4 hors old, will discard all other potentially hazardous foods at 2:30 ,using time as a public health control.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw foods stored on shelf with cooked foods stored below and in front of shelf in walkin cooler ,cross contamination may occur when removing raw foods from shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.single service eggroll and silverware bags stored in splashzone of handsink aat front counter.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.raw shell eggs stored broken on paper crate in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.discarded.braken eggs and paper crate.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.rinsed hands in 3 bay after touching raw chicken then touched clean utensils . Corrected On Site.washed hands in handsink and put utensils through dishwash
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef over cooked noodles on speedrack cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue on flours storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.obser ed frozen meats uncovered lying on shelves in freezer. chicken breasts imitation crab leg Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded.
5/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by garbage can Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed 1 live flies in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.green food storage container with cracked and broken lids at dry storage
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.green bins at dry storage with food residue on exterior .
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back screen door open , 1 live fly observed in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.at dry storage
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.refused delivery.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.cleavers stored between equipment crevices.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.grocery plastic carry bags used to hold cut vegetables Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.plastic bins holding rice and flours at back kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.utensils at back prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.crevices between stainless prep tables.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on legs and lower shelves of prep tables.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around back door. observed container filled with standing water,no. 10 cans on ground,5 gal buckets on ground,tied garbage bag on ground, assorted litter and cardboard on ground at back door.
  • Observed food accumulated under and behind cold hold equipment at cookline equipment.
10/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.observed open bucket of bean sprouts in water ,in walkin cooler on floor with piece of raw chicken floating in it Corrected On Site.discard bean sprouts
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.pans of raw chicken and beef over cut onions and beansprouts in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.5 gallon buckets of beansprouts,chicken filets,cut onions stored open on floor of walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.observed clean knives at prep area\stired in dirty basket with old food debris Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and fresh vegetable foods.observed raw head of cabbage on and touching raw shell eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.5 gallon buckets of ready to eat cut vegetable ,onions, and raw beef, open to above contamination in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.uncut watermellon stored on floor in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed paper pastry box in and touching raw shredded cabbage in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed 5 gallon bucket of bean sprouts on floor in cooler ,buspan of raw chicken stored over bean sprouts
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet cloths stored on countervand in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.at prep area
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed 2 prep tables pushed togeather,food and grease debris collected at crevice between tables
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.faucet at 3 bay sink broken observed broken area taped with plastic,observed plastic and tape dirty with blacked areas .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed stored wet wipecloths in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.cardboard boxes and 5gallon pails strewn around back door area.
  • Observed unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.buildup of food debris and old paper sacks in hotwater heater room
6/23/2010Routine - 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 in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.stuffed noodles in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.sweet tea jug nested iand touching cooked stuffed noodles in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.pan of chicken nested in /on and sitting on topmof uncovered chicken in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.2 door stainless table at front of cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior and exterior of reach-in freezersoiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed wet wipe cloth stored in handsink at front counter Corrected On Site.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.blue container of brown granules at dry storage
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken uncovered with containers nested-container bottoms touching chicken in wakjin cooler
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner .plastic containers broken chipped-parts missing used to store food in walkin cooler
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.blue plastic non foodgrade bin used to store food at dry storage -broken pieces missing
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic dish wash pans used to store food in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. at dry storage
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on meat grinder at prep table
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.cleaver in crevice at prep table and upright freezer
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw chicken over fried rice in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cooked chicken with plastic container of cabbage sitting in touching food in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics.vinegar gallon jug cut and used as scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.plastic food bins -lids broken
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.cut vegetables stored in plastic grocery bags in walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.working flour containers at prep
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. visible residue -cooler emitting foul odor when opened
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.handsink at kitchen with wipecloths stored in basin
11/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.rice beside raw chicken in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in freeaer unit-meat layed on door surface no wrapping- Corrected On Site. discarded meat sanitized surface
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cutting board made of soft material easily cut-able to chip pieces away easily with hands
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.plastic food -rice-container with broken lid
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.upright freezer at prep
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed garbage plastic and cans on the ground and/or pad around back door.
8/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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