First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami
Last inspected:
117 Se 2 Street, Miami, FL 33131First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami has accumulated 380 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 14.6 per visit, more than triple the county average of 4.05. The facility has not been shut down but faces an active enforcement pattern, with warnings issued in March and September 2025 followed by callback inspections. Fire safety violations include a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone and repeated citations for missing child labor law posters. Food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and improper hand washing are the facility's most frequent violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
14.6
violations / inspection
14.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,040.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018014937 | $720.00 | Mar 20, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2015012441 | $320.00 | Feb 5, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Proof of age; posting of notices. (1) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any child shall, in addition to the limitations provided in this part, first obtain and keep on record during the entire period of such employment proof of the child's age. This requirement shall be satisfied by (a) A photocopy of the child's birth certificate; (b) A photocopy of the child's driver's license; (c) An age certificate issued by the district school board of the district in which the child is employed, certifying the child's date of birth; or (d) A photocopy of a passport or visa which lists the child's date of birth. (2) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any minor shall post at a conspicuous place on the property or place of employment, where it may be easily read, a poster notifying minors of the Child Labor Law, to be provided by the division upon request. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Proof of age; posting of notices. (1) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any child shall, in addition to the limitations provided in this part, first obtain and keep on record during the entire period of such employment proof of the child's age. This requirement shall be satisfied by (a) A photocopy of the child's birth certificate; (b) A photocopy of the child's driver's license; (c) An age certificate issued by the district school board of the district in which the child is employed, certifying the child's date of birth; or (d) A photocopy of a passport or visa which lists the child's date of birth. (2) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any minor shall post at a conspicuous place on the property or place of employment, where it may be easily read, a poster notifying minors of the Child Labor Law, to be provided by the division upon request. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K-Class extinguisher by hand wash sink.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 5 inspections42 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections48 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami last inspected?
- First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami had?
- First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 14.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami find?
- First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami was most recently inspected on October 10, 2025 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,040.00 in fines.
- How much has First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami been fined?
- First Hong Kong Cafe in Miami has been fined a total of $1,040.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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