WAUCHULA, Hardee County

NEW HONG KONG RESTAURANT

1476 US HWY 17N, WAUCHULA, FL 33873

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Dec 17, 2025
City
WAUCHULA
County
Hardee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 24258985

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of prescription medication on a food preparation table,owner moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24258982

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by reach in freezer by the cook line.

31B-02-4

Detail 24258979

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink in back of kitchen, owner replaced. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24258978

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep table. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 24258983

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container with rice with a cracked lid on shelf in the kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 24258984

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in the kitchen.

42-02-4

Detail 24258977

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed drill on the shelf with cans of Hoisin Sauce in the kitchen, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 24258986

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 24258980

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of both reach in freezers in back of kitchen soiled and rusted.

21-07-4

Detail 24258981

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution read at 0pm, owner changed new reading 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 23916028

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medicine in a food preparation area, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23916029

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in men's bathroom has a stock of paper towels on it.

05-08-4

Detail 23916033

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

02C-02-5

Detail 23916027

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles and rice made the day before with no date marked on them.

27-17-4

Detail 23916030

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed in men's bathroom no water pressure at the handwashing sink, owner stated work order in to have looked at.

14-09-4

Detail 23916031

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in the kitchen grooved.

14-11-5

Detail 23916034

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on walk in cooler door.

35B-01-4

Detail 23916037

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door has a gap underneath it.

23-03-4

Detail 23916035

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23916036

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open, owner closed. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 23916032

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water is not working on handwashing sink by the back door.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-03-4

Detail 23733891

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee cooking food. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23733890

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease buildup up. Exterior of both chest reach in freezers soiled and rusted.

35B-03-4

Detail 23733889

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on back door.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 23107802

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on a shelf in the cook line area. Owner removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23107800

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (55F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the items were stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed the items in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 23107804

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 Ceiling tile missing above the cook line.

14-71-4

Detail 23107805

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on the handles of knives and clevers. Owner removed the tape. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23107801

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Owner removed the knives to be sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23107803

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of both chest reach in freezers soiled and rusted.

21-07-4

Detail 23107806

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 22582460

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back prep area. Manager added paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22582461

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer with lid broken and no longer able to seal properly.

14-38-4

Detail 22582464

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed bulk rice container with cracked lid.

10-17-4

Detail 22582463

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between prep table and cooler.

33-11-4

Detail 22582462

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22234548

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. Handout provided by inspector at inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22234547

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection Corrective Action Taken

23-01-4

Detail 22234549

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed heavy water scale on self service soda machine.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 21688717

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Knife handle wrapped n tape.

14-38-4

Detail 21688718

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21386573

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cookline handsink blocked by refrigerator.

53B-14-5

Detail 21386572

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 21386574

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed self service ice chute with black debris.

10-17-4

Detail 21386575

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

Jun 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21138979

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles stored on counter at 68F. Operator stated that they were out for less than 45 minutes. Replaced in cooler to cool to 41 or colder . Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 21138982

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-12-5

Detail 21138981

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed trays of breaded shrimp and egg rolls in freezer. Operator wrapped Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21138980

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20908377

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind ready to eat peas and carrots at make table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20908382

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 20908380

High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200ppm at frontline. Operator added more water to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20908383

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with old food debris. Observed at soda fountain nozzles.

02C-02-5

Detail 20908381

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken at walk in cooler. Operator date marked the food items. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20908378

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

29-08-4

Detail 20908379

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold side handle at ware washing area handwash sink.