New Hong Kong, 10801 Starkey Road, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEW HONG KONG
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10801 Starkey Road, Largo, FL 33777
License #: 6215022
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk bin containers
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sack of carrots, wok in cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on hand or wrist without two layers of impermeable protection on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Band aid on left thumb , corrective action taken: wearing plastic glove during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - One slightly Dented cans present. Hoisin sauce
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08/13/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic e deli cup inside sack of rice , replaced with handled scoop **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile out of place . Above beverage air freezer near back door
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rust , bottom shelf of prep table
  • Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. One panel missing , replaced during inspectn **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in upright freezer. Sheet pan of cut meat , beverage air freezer
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front line
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0ppm, corrective action taken : added more bleach to bucket Recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins containing white powder ingredients(sugar, salt, corn starch)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Beverage air freezer
  • 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, walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Bulk ingredient bins (sugar, salt, corn starch)
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic deli container inside bulk ingredient bins **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Duct tape on Inside door of reach in cooler , cook line
  • Basic - Hood filter missing. One individual panel
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing in standing water. Bag of shrimp, placed Nader running water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under rice cooker
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer. Tay of cut raw beef
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. No sanitizer set up
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk white powder ingredients: corn starch, sugar, salt,
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shrimp over cooked shrimp, raw chicken over cooked chicken, walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plastic bucket , spoon **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from 2 locations , kitchen
3/24/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pleased onions on floor in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above cooks line water damage
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. In between prep table and make table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee glasses **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Noddles **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooks line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Chicken over broccoli in walk in cooler . Eggs over vegetables.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 44°F on make table during lunch.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef46°F, pork44°F on make table during lunch.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fork, and sponge **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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, chicken, in walk in cooler
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Raw, frozen chicken not properly stored covered or on tray in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Tongs lying directly on raw chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. Multiple blue containers of starches, sugars, flour type-looking products not labeled on food storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small volume of eggrolls, cooked battered meat on counter holing at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 91?F
  • Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is 91?F on hot side, 76?F at cold side.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Female employee and new employee both need training.
4/22/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood filters
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on person doing food prep
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. use of grocery bags
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meats over cooked rice and produce in walk in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on walk in cooler door handle and large ach in freezer handles
  • Critical - Observed reusing plastic bags for food covers in reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in large reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. abc fire extinguisher sitting on floor near kitchen back door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. fried chicken-egg rolls in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. menu states crab ragoon using imitation crab
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. expired 2/5/12
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. wooden shelf on reach freezer has no finish
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top shelf over cooks line prep table
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. use of grocery bags to store food in
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meats over produce
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical bottle. containing soap
2/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of smoker
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife on cooks line
10/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. egg rolls and cooked chicken
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in frezzer
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.in bag of rice
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. using grocery bags for storing food in reach in frezzer
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood filters
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelfs above cooks line
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of smoker
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife on cooks line
  • Violation: 33-10-1 Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean. strong bad odor
8/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. deli style cooler
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. small reach in cooler at end of cooks line
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. old menus used as shelf covering on food cart on cooks line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelfs above cooks line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of smoker
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood filters
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. small veggie slicer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with old food build-up. several reach in coolers
  • 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.in bag of rice
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. scoop and food fork in 92 degree water
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean. strong bad odor
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. using grocery bags for storing food in reach in frezzer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef-chicken-egg rolls in walk in cooler 46/48 degrees
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken-egg rolls-wontons in small reach in cooler at end of cooks line pridyct temperature 51/52 degrees
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil mixture on cooks line 80 degrees
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp-beef-chicken in deli style cooler 47/55 degrees
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. egg rolls and cooked chicken
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sanitizing solution using bleach more than 100 ppm
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. cream for hands
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in frezzer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.in walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife on cooks line
8/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. small reach in cooler near front counter
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water and cold not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. in kitchen area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on several employees
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. veggies on cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • 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. bowl in rice bag
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken and egg rolls in small reach in cooler 71 degrees nite per manager items in cooler for one hour
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on walk in cooler door
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. hand moisurizer stored on food shelf
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
10/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in 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.bowls in food items on cooks line
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employees doing food prep
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans plastic bags) reused for the storage of food. reusing plastic bags from grocery stores and reusing cans for food storage
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. eggs creates used for shelf covering
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on veggie hand held slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. small reach in cooler near rice on cooks line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelfs over cooks line
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. missing at two employee hand sinks
8/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. celery
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw foods over produce
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in 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. bowl used as a scoop in cooked chicken on cooks line
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. on cooks line 68 degree water
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.reusing cans for food storage
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. use of used bags for food storage
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. reusing egg creates for shelf covering
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. cooks knifes in knife rack
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top shelf over cooks line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs over 3 compartment sink
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. cooks knife stored between bench and cooler edge
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on shelf above cooks line
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. class k sitting on floor
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach freezer
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. on cooks line note corrected by use of tongs
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on persons doing foid prep
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. one filter out of place
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on cooks line
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at employee hand sink in kitchen area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. behind steamer/smoker
  • Ceiling tile missing. near hot water heater
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on shelf above cooks line prep area
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. advertising crab rangoon and using imatation crab note corrected on site by changing crab to read krab on menus on display Corrected On Site.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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