Viera East, Brevard County

HOP BO CHINESE RESTAURANT

5410 MURRELL RD #113, Viera East, FL 32955

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Dec 12, 2025
City
Viera East
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-16-4

Detail 24249261

Basic - Flip top make station reach in cooler shelving is little soiled

08B-47-4

Detail 24249259

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of raw onions not stored at least 6inches off the floor

14-69-4

Detail 24249260

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer

14-17-4

Detail 24249258

Basic - Walk-in cooler/shelving is soiled Repeat Violation

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 23931050

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink had bucket stored in the sink. Operator removed bucket Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 23931051

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Hand wash sink drain is missing drain cover Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23931047

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer door gaskets are torn is torn

14-69-4

Detail 23931052

Basic - Ice buildup in upright reach in freezer

08B-12-5

Detail 23931048

Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in the chest reach in freezer and upright reach in freezer stored Cold Holding food not properly covered Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23931049

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelving is rusted

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 23432475

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles was missing operator replace them up. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: 3 ceiling tiles are missing in kitchen Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 23432474

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Time Extended

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 23400174

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 Soy sauce cans. And 2 oysters sauce are dented. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23400170

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects near 3 compartment sink. Stated for Supervisor. Next unannounced routine inspection Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23400180

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chest reach in freezer, upright reach in freezer and walk in cooler raw food over ready to eat items Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23400183

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in chest reach in freezer food that is heavenly freezer burn. Operator discard the food Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23400179

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked egg rolls and cooked chicken not dated the day it was prepared. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23400175

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled it degreaser Corrected On-Site Warning

33-02-4

Detail 23400172

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23400178

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles was missing operator replace them up. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-34-4

Detail 23400182

Basic - Chemical storage area not maintained clean and organized. Plastic bins with old food debris and several other items that block access to mop sink. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 23400171

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink Warning

36-50-4

Detail 23400173

Basic - Hood system heavily soiled with grease and is dripping off the ledges onto wok station. Warning

43-01-4

Detail 23400177

Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23400168

Basic - Observed kitchen line wok is heavenly solid with old food debris and grease. Repeat Violation Warning

29-19-4

Detail 23400169

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink slow draining. Water is draining on the floor. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23400181

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in chest reach in freezer upright reach in freezer and walk in cooler food not properly covered Warning

33-31-5

Detail 23400176

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in cooler use for personal storage Warning

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-08-4

Detail 23042818

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed kitchen microwave interior is soiled. Operator clean the interior of microwave Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23042819

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light burn out in the establishment closer to back door

05-09-4

Detail 23042820

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler. Operator Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23042817

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket is soiled with black like substance

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22599045

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach in freezer and walk in cooler having raw chicken over Ready To Eat items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 22599044

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets containing chlorine stored on floor Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22599038

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at cook-line is soiled with dust

35B-01-4

Detail 22599043

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22599040

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22599041

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed make station behind flip top covers are soiled Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22599042

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler food not cover Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22599039

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelving are starting to rust

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22322654

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cook pork in reach in freezer Raw shrimp and raw shell eggs over Ready To Eat foods in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22322653

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items un dated in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 22322650

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed un labeled spray bottle with purple liquid. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 22322657

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen over chest freezers - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22322648

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at backdoor - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22322658

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulation soiled Exterior of soy sauce bucket accumulating food debris White shelf liner in of cook line soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

12B-13-4

Detail 22322652

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 22322651

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers store on floor. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22322656

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in walk in cooler not covered. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

21-07-4

Detail 22322649

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. Operator added bleach re- tested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

21-38-4

Detail 22322655

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucket it Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 22313048

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cook pork in reach in freezer Raw shrimp and raw shell eggs over Ready To Eat foods in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22313049

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler ambient air 56F cooked chicken ; (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44-46F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (52-54F - Cold Holding); cook sweet and sour chicken (51F - Cold Holding); wontons (50-56F - Cold Holding); Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22313058

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler ambient air 56F cooked chicken ; (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44-46F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (52-54F - Cold Holding); cook sweet and sour chicken (51F - Cold Holding); wontons (50-56F - Cold Holding); Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22313055

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items un dated in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 22313054

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed un labeled spray bottle with purple liquid. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22313051

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen over chest freezers

35B-01-4

Detail 22313059

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

23-03-4

Detail 22313047

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulation soiled Exterior of soy sauce bucket accumulating food debris White shelf liner in of cook line soiled Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22313057

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22313052

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers store on floor. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22313053

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in walk in cooler not covered. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 22313046

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. Operator added bleach re- tested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 22313050

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucket it Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22313056

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt by soy sauce bucket. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21744023

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. Emailed operator

11-26-1

Detail 21744020

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator

27-16-4

Detail 21744024

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator states hot water tank is in back and takes a long time. Ran water several times for a period of time and it did not get hot. Recommend a booster.

14-69-4

Detail 21744021

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in upright freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21744022

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are heavily soiled on both reach in coolers on cook line

08B-12-5

Detail 21744025

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of chicken not covered in walk in cooler

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 21236345

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler. Container of raw chicken stored over a container of raw beef. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21236346

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21236347

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surfaces surrounding hoods have an accumulation of grease dripping Repeat Violation

Jun 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 21150350

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer. Raw chicken removed from original packaging stored over raw beef removed from original packaging. Operator reorganized to follow proper hierarchy Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21150347

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line are grooved and no longer cleanable

13-03-4

Detail 21150346

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook not wearing a hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21150348

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cook line

23-03-4

Detail 21150349

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping

Dec 13, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 12, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08B-27-4

Detail 20580653

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Food storage tubs soiled with black mold like substance in rims. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 20580656

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observe employee going to wash hands in 3 compartment sink, reeducated and corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20580655

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler and reach in freezer in need of cleaning. Interior of reach in freezer and reach in cooler in need of cleaning, old food and debris. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 20580659

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and behind equipment floors, walls and ceiling in need of cleaning. Egregious cleaning issues on site. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20580654

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20580658

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the cooking and food prep equipment in need of cleaning. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 20580657

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood knife sharpener in place using wood that is soiled and with black mold like substance. Interior reach in freezer with ice building up Warning

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 20544488

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 - 63oz cans of soy sauce .

08A-02-6

Detail 20544491

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat krab stix in reach in freezer, corrected Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20544485

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the cooks line make table under lid in need of cleaning.

36-01-4

Detail 20544492

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors no longer smooth and easily cleanable, tiles in need of replacement.

14-69-4

Detail 20544486

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 20544487

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

23-03-4

Detail 20544489

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in need of cleaning.

08B-17-4

Detail 20544490

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onions and mushrooms stored over ready to eat prepped items in walk in cooler , corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation