Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland
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5125 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Hong's Hot Pot in Lakeland has been inspected 18 times since 2021, accumulating 161 violations—averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, substantially higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurrent: shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least 4 inspections (2021-11-16, 2022-10-20, 2023-02-17, 2025-03-21), handwashing violations in at least 3 inspections (2022-04-13, 2025-03-21), chemical storage violations in at least 2 inspections (2021-11-16, 2021-05-11), and management awareness citations in at least 2 inspections (2023-02-17, 2021-05-11). The facility received a warning in May 2021 for violations including management awareness, employee health reporting, and chemical storage. The most recent inspection on March 21, 2025 identified two high-priority violations—handwashing facilities and shell stock requirements—and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections47 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland last inspected?
- Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland had?
- Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland find?
- Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Chen's Duck and Dumplings in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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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