Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River
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6744 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River has accumulated 251 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a worsening trend, with violations escalating from an average of 5 per inspection in 2020-2021 to 9 by 2022-2023. A formal warning was issued in September 2023 after an inspection found 20 violations. The three most frequently cited violations are improper hand and arm washing (18 instances), inadequate ventilation (16), and improper single-use item storage (15).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River last inspected?
- Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River had?
- Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River find?
- Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River ever been shut down?
- No, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Crystal River has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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