Rockledge, Brevard County

NEW HONG KONG INC OF CHEN

198 BARTON BLVD, Rockledge, FL 32955

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
May 14, 2026
City
Rockledge
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 14, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-04-4

Detail 24574652

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors Observed unisex public bathroom not having self closing device - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

May 12, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 22

01B-01-4

Detail 24570616

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

12A-05-4

Detail 24570627

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

22-48-5

Detail 24570612

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non disinfecting bleach on hand for sanitizing. Purchased proper bleach Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24570626

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler and reach in cooler raw product over ready to eat foods. Operator removed raw product over ready to foods. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 24570611

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 lives roaches in the back of the house by the 3 compartment sink. Operator killed them and discarded them Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 24570609

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome. Observed in walk in cooler wash cut broccoli stored in soiled raw chicken card board box. Operator removed removed both cut broccoli and raw soiled cardboard box and discarded Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24570619

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Not stored 6 inches of the ground Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24570608

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board are soiled and wok station is heavily soiled with grease and food debris Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24570615

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sinks use for storing kitchen items and washing off wiping clothes

02C-02-5

Detail 24570610

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken

32-04-4

Detail 24570623

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors Observed unisex public bathroom not having self closing device

14-01-5

Detail 24570620

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed item Repeat Violation

24-14-4

Detail 24570622

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife store between prep table and cooler. Operator removed it Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 24570629

Basic - Dead roaches on premises Observed 2 dead roaches in dining, observed 1 dead in unisex restroom, and approximately 10 under three compartment sink.

12B-02-4

Detail 24570617

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

36-73-4

Detail 24570625

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor is soiled underneath cooking equipment with grease Repeat Violation

14-13-4

Detail 24570614

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Household Drill on hand to mix sauces

21-04-4

Detail 24570613

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24570618

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

08B-12-5

Detail 24570624

Basic - Stored food not covered. They cover food in kitchen and in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24570628

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving is soiled Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24570621

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Through out establishment walls are soiled with old food debris Repeat Violation

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 24274814

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor. Manager place it off floor. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24274807

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next mop sink has items in it

31B-02-4

Detail 24274810

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to mop sink needs paper towels Repeat Violation

35A-06-4

Detail 24274818

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In dish area small flying insects traps that has accumulated small dead flying insects.

23-03-4

Detail 24274812

Basic - Make station flip top behind and around flip top cover is soiled Repeat Violation

32-17-4

Detail 24274816

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Unisex public bathroom

08B-12-5

Detail 24274805

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler due to shelving are soiled with old food debris

36-27-5

Detail 24274808

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to chest freezer is soiled with old food debris

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 23991307

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken wings over unwashed produce. Operator place raw chicken wings under. Unwashed produce Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23991302

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next mop sink had items stored in the sink. Operator removed item Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23991304

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed front hand wash sink not having paper towels. Managed place paper towel at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23991303

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

23-03-4

Detail 23991306

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents are soiled with grease. MOD stated that hood vent cleaners are coming 8/28/2025

14-17-4

Detail 23991301

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves are rusted

45-02-4

Detail 23991305

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 1 red fire extinguisher and 1 silver extinguisher are reading in the red zone. MOD stated that fire department coming next Monday to service the fire extinguishers

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23527936

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler and walk in cooler had raw food over RTE foods. Operator remove raw foods in bot Cold Holding units and place it under RTE foods Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 23527935

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored in the floor. Operator remove sanitizer bucket off the floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23527933

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator removed item from hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23527934

Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen

32-17-4

Detail 23527937

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 23215202

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over unwashed tomatoes. Raw chicken needs to be below of the unwashed tomatoes Operator is re-educated and put raw chicken under unwashed tomatoes Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23215207

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Raw chicken should be below raw eggs because minimum cooking temperature for chicken is 165F or above and minimum cooking temperature for raw eggs is 145/155F. So raw chicken needs to be below raw eggs because it has a higher cooking temperature. Operator is re-educated and put raw chicken below raw eggs Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23215204

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets containing chlorine stored directly on the floor. Operator took it off the floor Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23215206

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator removed all cooking oil oil off the floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-17-4

Detail 23215203

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed unisex bathroom door self closing is broken

36-27-5

Detail 23215205

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by hot well station is soiled with old food debris

42-01-4

Detail 23215200

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stopped the mop correctly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23215201

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food bin containers containing sugar not labeled. Operator labeled it sugar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 22565758

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in kitchen. According to to Supervisor on duty Linda Franz. It will be next announced routine inspection

35A-06-4

Detail 22565760

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed fly trap that had multiple dead flys on it. Above cooked food and Ready To Eat. Operator discarded the fly trap Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22565762

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22565755

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in both make station and in the back storage area container containing flower. Use as a scoop to scoop food and non tcs products. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22565754

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-47-4

Detail 22565759

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in cooler case of raw chicken store$ on a sheet pan. But not store at least 6 inches off the floor

08B-38-4

Detail 22565756

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 gallons white buckets containing sauce with vegetables in it stored on the floor. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22565757

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in ringer of mop bucket. Not able to dry properly

02D-01-5

Detail 22565761

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid (vinegar) not labeled. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-16-4

Detail 22171437

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22171438

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22171440

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ribs stored with cooked ready to eat egg rolls in deep freezer. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22171433

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (54F - Cold Holding); sweet sour chicken (56F - Cold Holding); general tso chicken (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding); ribs (55F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) operater stated food was put in unit 2 hours ago, moved to walk in to rapid chill

31A-11-4

Detail 22171441

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen is used to store pot and plastic pitcher in. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22171434

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in bathroom.

32-04-4

Detail 22171444

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door does not have a self closer attached.

14-01-5

Detail 22171435

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in rice. Corrected On-Site

14-71-4

Detail 22171439

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Roll top cooler on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22171442

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave has old food debris in it.

32-16-4

Detail 22171436

Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.

08B-12-5

Detail 22171443

Basic - Stored food not covered. Food stored in deep freezer uncovered. Corrected On-Site

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 21841336

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect in kitchen.

03F-02-5

Detail 21841331

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chicken was made 10 minutes ago, no time mark on it. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21841347

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator copy of procedures.

31A-11-4

Detail 21841345

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing spoons and strainer in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21841334

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen by back wall and also in bathroom. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21841338

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator copy of agreement.

14-01-5

Detail 21841337

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in flour Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21841342

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Area surrounding hoods have grease build up Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21841335

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above kitchen prep area.

14-09-4

Detail 21841339

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 21841340

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table and in storage area with food.

08B-47-4

Detail 21841344

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pan of flour stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21841341

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

36-60-5

Detail 21841333

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Operator has screen replacement ready to install. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 21841332

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk containers of flour and other products not covered.

21-12-4

Detail 21841343

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21841346

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled. Repeat Violation

Oct 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-16-4

Detail 21490033

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Entered through rear door and began working without hand wash. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Not observed Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21490031

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of rice cooker soiled - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: No change Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 21490036

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: No change Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21490032

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: No change Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21490035

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods have an accumulation of grease - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: No change Time Extended

35B-07-4

Detail 21490034

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Rear screen door torn - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: No change Time Extended

Oct 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 20

12A-16-4

Detail 21480410

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Entered through rear door and began working without hand wash. Corrective Action Taken

22-48-5

Detail 21480413

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach not approved as food contact sanitizer Warning

14-31-5

Detail 21480425

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bags in reach in freezer

08A-05-6

Detail 21480420

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken overflowing into ready to eat vegetables in flip top of Reach in cooler Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21480427

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken 1 hour (86F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cooling). Operator received delivery just prior to inspection Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21480423

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of rice cooker soiled

03F-10-5

Detail 21480416

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with paperwork Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21480422

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents

32-04-4

Detail 21480429

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-01-5

Detail 21480418

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk containers at rear storage area

14-45-4

Detail 21480412

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Togo container shelves

36-37-5

Detail 21480411

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

21-05-5

Detail 21480428

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Touching wontons

13-03-4

Detail 21480426

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 21480417

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In walk in cooler. Handle touching sauce in bucket

05-09-4

Detail 21480421

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21480415

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods have an accumulation of grease

35B-07-4

Detail 21480424

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Rear screen door torn

21-38-4

Detail 21480419

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 21480414

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Granular substance removed from original packaging not labeled with common name