Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula

Last inspected:

1476 Us Hyw 17 N, Wauchula, FL 33873
Overview

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula has accumulated 130 violations across 22 inspections since 2022, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in at least 6 of the past 7 inspections, including recurring findings for food contact surfaces (cited in nearly every recent inspection), chemical storage, time-temperature control, employee health policy, and handwashing procedures. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 documented 21 violations including one high-priority food contact surfaces violation and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
135Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula: Comparison to Hardee County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Hardee County Avg 6.63 violations / inspection 6.63 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hardee County Avg 0.39 closures / facility 0.39 county average

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula last inspected?
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula?
The most frequently cited violations at Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula had?
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula find?
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula ever been shut down?
No, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Wauchula 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.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.

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