North Miami, Miami-Dade County

HONG KONG HOUSE RESTAURANT

955 NE 125 ST, North Miami, FL 33161

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
North Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 24410927

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cooked chicken on a Nonfood contact box. Manager removed them.

02C-02-5

Detail 24410931

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook: pork, chicken, shrimp and diced ham held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

14-01-5

Detail 24410928

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle inside the flour container.

36-34-5

Detail 24410925

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease on ceiling vents. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 24410926

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bags with pork and chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24410930

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 24410929

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

03D-15-4

Detail 24169660

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked shrimp covered while in cooling process at walk-in cooler, coached staff on proper cooling process.

31A-11-4

Detail 24169664

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front cleaning equipment stored inside handwashing sink at employees bathroom.

31B-02-4

Detail 24169659

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom used by food handling employees. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24169667

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom used by food handling employees.

36-34-5

Detail 24169661

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen, ware washing and prep areas.

14-09-4

Detail 24169665

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.

29-18-4

Detail 24169657

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed under 3 compartment sink area sink area.

13-03-4

Detail 24169658

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at cook line not hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 24169663

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at front bag of raw chicken stored on the walk-in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 24169668

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

23-03-4

Detail 24169662

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some cooking equipment with grease accumulation on the surface.

21-12-4

Detail 24169666

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed chlorine sanitizer at kitchen line prep tables.

02D-01-5

Detail 24169656

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled containers as per kitchen staff sugar, flour and salt.

Mar 20, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-16-4

Detail 23646357

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee walking inside kitchen and started to work without washing hands. PIC addressed employee. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23646354

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Shell eggs over raw beef inside walk cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 23646351

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels. PIC provided it. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23646359

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Chicken, pork and shrimp held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23646356

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the flour bag.

13-03-4

Detail 23646358

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-47-4

Detail 23646355

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with oil the floor in kitchen area. Plastic containers with pork on the floor inside walk in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 23646352

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 23646353

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 23483434

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, shrimp held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler/walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23483432

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container inside the flour.

08B-47-4

Detail 23483431

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with chicken on the floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 23483435

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters greasy.

14-17-4

Detail 23483433

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 22972167

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl without handle inside cooked rice. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 22972168

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.

08B-47-4

Detail 22972170

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with raw beef on the floor inside walk in cooler. Manager placed them on the shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-68-5

Detail 22972171

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 22972169

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22972172

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping on top of the preparation table.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 22605329

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cooking line. Employee refilled.

02C-02-5

Detail 22605334

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, shrimp, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22605333

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle inside salt container. Manager removed it Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22605327

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 22605331

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 22605332

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system soiled

23-03-4

Detail 22605328

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22605330

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on top of the preparation table.

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 22108481

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. Poster was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22108483

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. Form was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22108484

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork snide held for more than 24/hrs without date marked walk in cooler

14-01-5

Detail 22108480

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inside flour container

14-09-4

Detail 22108477

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-47-4

Detail 22108478

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in cooler

36-68-5

Detail 22108476

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood greasy

14-69-4

Detail 22108479

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

33-16-4

Detail 22108482

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Dec 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 21656285

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside soy sauce plastic container stored inside Kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: On 12/21/2022 at the time of callback inspection Observed plastic cup stored inside soy sauce plastic container stored inside Kitchen. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 21656283

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: On 12/21/2022 at the time of callback inspection Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21656284

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: On 12/21/2022 at the time of callback inspection - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk-in cooler Time Extended

Oct 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

53A-03-7

Detail 21500312

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Zong Ping Gao, 7/25/2017. EXPIRED.

53B-05-5

Detail 21500306

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 21500310

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside soy sauce plastic container stored inside Kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21500311

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and soy sauce plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed everything from floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21500309

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside black refrigerator used for personal food. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21500305

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21500304

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 21500308

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried rice container not covered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21500307

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

02C-02-5

Detail 21183884

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21183878

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-47-4

Detail 21183882

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw beef and pork on floor inside walk-in freezer p.

14-69-4

Detail 21183881

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

23-03-4

Detail 21183879

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

14-17-4

Detail 21183880

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.

21-12-4

Detail 21183883

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table .

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 20665078

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside flour . Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 20665074

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed hood filters with grease.

08B-47-4

Detail 20665076

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bags with chicken on floor inside walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 20665075

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

23-03-4

Detail 20665077

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20665073

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an open bag with flour not covered in dry storage area Repeat Violation

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

11-07-5

Detail 20337458

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big six poster was provided to operator. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20337466

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked: chicken, rice, Pork m and shrimps in walk in cooler without date marked. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20337462

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl inside flour container. Advised manager he removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20337464

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

14-09-4

Detail 20337463

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white cutting boards on top of preparation table. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20337456

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and food debris under cooking equipments. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20337459

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with food in walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor.

23-03-4

Detail 20337460

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with grease on it.

14-17-4

Detail 20337465

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.

21-12-4

Detail 20337457

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table. Advised manager he corrected it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20337461

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with food in walk in cooler not identified by common name.