Hong Kong Garden Restaurant
2649 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75224 · 75224 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 13 of 15 passed, one prior failure
2023-11-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water
no available warm water to wash hands.
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no available hot water due to non working water heater
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
clean grease trap
*33 Warewash - Wash cycle temp. of chem. Sanitizer
ware wash machine not dispensing hot water.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
remove all equipment not being used. remove dead pest
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no drinking in kitchen
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food left uncovered in wic and in kitchen. cover to prevent contamination
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
observed soiled shelves. store utensil on clean surface
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean walls and floors and surfaces of equipment
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles
2023-03-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
HEAVY GRIME ON FLOOR, HEAVY GRIME ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED FOODS LEFT UNCOVERED IN WALK IN COOLER. COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SPICES, REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGE, NOT LABELED.
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
OBSERVED "KEEP FROZEN" FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER. KEEP FROZEN FOOD FROZEN.
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARK "KEEP FROZEN" FOODS WHILE THAWING. DATE ON PACKAGE IS IF FOOD IS KEPT FROZEN.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORE ABOVE RAW SHRIMP AND SAUCES. ARRANGE FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND CRACKS ON WALLS. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR HOLES ON WALLS AND LOOSE TILES.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
DRINK JUG PLACE INSIDE OF ICE USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. DISPOSE OF ICE AND STORE DRINK IN PROPER EQUIPMENT.
2022-09-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED: HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES WITH MICROWAVES, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT,
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED PACKAGES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER, STORE 6" OFF FLOOR.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
HEAVY GRIME/SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED MISSING COVE BASE IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED PEELING/DAMAGED CEILING, REPAIR.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED ON SOILED SHELVES, STORE UTENSILS ON CLEAN SURFACE.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
OBSERVED WET CLOTH STORED ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE, STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR.
*47 Other Violations
LABEL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH/RINSE /SANITIZE
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD.
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
OBSERVED FOOD STATING TO KEEP FROZEN OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
2022-07-08 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 17
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ON SITE.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NO CURRENT AVAILABLE TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, ON STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
LOOSE FRP WALL IN WALK IN COOLER, MISSING/FALLING COVE BASE IN WALK IN COOLER, MISSING FLOOR TILE. HOLE ON WALL LOCATED AT DRY STORAGE ROOM, DAMAGED WALL TILES. REPAIR.
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
EMPLOYEE STATED DISHWASHER NOT LONGER IN USE. NO AVAILABLE SANITIZER BUCKETS OR SANITIZER IN 3 COMP SINK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HAVE READY.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO AVAILABLE FOOD THERMOMETER.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN, KEEP OFF FLOOR.
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
OBSERVED HOT SHOT SPRAY BOTTLE IN KITCHEN, NO HOME USE PESTICIDE ALLOWED ON PREMISES, REMOVE.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF WHITE SUBSTANCES NOT LABELED. LABEL CONTAINERS.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON SOILED WIRE SHELVES.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
OBSERVED TOFU WITH USE BY DATE OF 06-06-22, DISPOSE OF FOOD.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. ARRANGE FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR, OPENED GAPS IN WALK IN COOLER, DEAD PEST. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
OBSERVED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER: RAW BEEF 43.5F, FRIED CHICKEN 46.0F,FRIED CHICKEN 44.9F. PLACE FOOD CONTAINERS ON ICE TO AID COOLING OF FOOD. REPAIR WALK IN COOLER.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINK STORED ABOVE WORKING FOOD CONTACT AREA, NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN.
*47 Handwashing signage
MISSING HAND WASH SIGNS IN RESTROOMS.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
2022-01-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*47 Handwashing signage
no hand wash sign in restrooms, provide hand wash sign.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no available towels in mens restroom, provide.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
back up observed in two areas(in front of walk in cooler and underneath warmers), call plumber to fix as soon as possible. no back up observed else where.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grease build up on wire storage shelves, clean. dust build up on equipment and on fans of walk in cooler, clean. heavy grime build up on wood shelves, clean.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed large container of uncooked rice left uncovered, cover.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
grime build up on lid of ice machine, clean.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
remove heavily rusted mixture from premises.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer from ware wash machine observed at 10 PPM, needs to be at 50-100PPM
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light in walk in cooler is not shielded, provide shield or replace with shielded light.
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
observed food containers out at room temperature. boxes states to keep frozen. FINAL WARNING. KEEP IN FREEZER OR ONLY TAKE OUT WHEN WORKING FOOD IMMEDIATELY
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM NOT ONSITE.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
food debris throughout kitchen, remove harboring conditions
2021-08-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed employees eating and drinking in kitchen, NO EATING OR DRINKING IN KITCHEN.
*18 Pesticides and rodenticides application criteria
observed home use pesticide HOT SHOT found in dressing room, no home pesticide allowed in establishment. removed from premises.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grime build up on equipment, grime build up on storage shelves, CLEAN.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
observed leak coming from walk in freezer, seal properly.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed heavily chipped/damaged food storage containers. observed heavily damaged bowls. DISPOSE OF AND REPLACE.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed grime build up on inside of ice machine, clean. grime build up on scoops used for salt and other ingredients. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed food in walk in cooler and in kitchen uncovered. cover food to prevent food from being contaminated.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken being stored above sauces in walk in cooler.
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
observed frozen food stored outside and waiting to be used, store in freezer and keep frozen.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP AT 47.6F AND COOKED SHRIMP AT 47.1F. COOK ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE OF PREP RIC. check temperatures in 30 minutes if temperature does not drop place in working equipment.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
renew expired food service manager certificates.
2021-01-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
heavy grime build up in storage containers, heavy grime build up in ice machine; dispose of product, clean and sanitize equipment.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
food in WIC not date marked
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
establishment did not have food thermometer to check internal temperature of food; provide.
*32 Damaged Equipment
storage shelves producing rust, replace shelves.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
food debris on floor, prevent harboring conditions of pest.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed multiple containers of exposed food in WIC and out in kitchen left uncovered, cover food.
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
observed frozen food that states to "maintain frozen" not frozen and out at room temperature.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
pipes covered with build up of grease, clean.
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
observed clean single service spoons collecting food grime, store properly to prevent contamination.v
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
food ingredients not labeled that have been removed from original container.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
heavy dust on walls, grime on storage shelves, grime on equipment, grime on pipes, debris on floor; CLEAN.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed broken wall tile, repair.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
missing Consumer health sign : most recent health report is available upon request.
2020-06-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Missing disposable towels in mens room.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
utensils and equipment store on soiled shelves, clean.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
broken and loose wall tiles, repair.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dust on walls, grime on shelves, grease underneath equipment.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on intake vents, clean.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
brown residue on ice machine spill guard. water is dripping from residue. dispose of ice, clean and sanitize ie machine.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
large container of white rice stored out at room temperature, storing out of cold hold equipment for quick access. white rice at 47.4F
*18 Restricted use pesticides
home use pesticide in building(Hot Shot spray).
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
dead pest observed on light shields, remove.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
multiple containers of food left uncovered in kitchen and in walk in cooler. cover foods to prevent contamination.
2019-12-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
large container of rice cooling by using room temperature, currently at 90.4F. use proper cooling methods.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cooked noodles at 43.2F. kept out at room temperature. TCS food must be maintained by mechanical equipment not kept at room temperature, unless using time as public health control.
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
cooling large quantity of rice by means of a large container. use proper cooling methods
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean corner of floors and underneath equipment. dust on fans of walk in cooler and freezers, clean.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair missing wall tiles in kitchen.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
grime in the inside top lip corners of ice bin, clean and sanitize.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
containers of food in walk in cooler not date marked.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide bodily fluid clean up instructions.
2019-06-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand wash sign at hand sink located in server area.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
opened water bottle above clean utensils and RTE food.
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
box of tools and spray paint stored above open container of rice and rice bags.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
small traces of soil on ice bin clean.
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
nasal spray and other medicine in walk in cooler. Medicine was placed on top shelf above all raw and RTE foods. place on bottom shelf and away from food products.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Thawed food not date marked, sliced produce not date marked. Provide improvement in date marking raw and sliced food.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
heavy dust on intake vents. clean.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
black residue underneath equipment.
2018-11-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented cans
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
WIC
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Remove cardboard liners from shelves.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee eating in prep area.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace broken tile on wall over RIC with hot hold buffet table.
2018-03-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Sauce next to egg in WIC.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
Continue date marking, some items in wic not date marked.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHILE NOT IN USE INSIDE APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION EX. CLOTHS ON COUNTER NOT BEING USED
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Wipe down RIC(sticky handles), clean seals of coolers.
2018-03-16 Fail Routine CRITICAL 19
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw chicken at 54.9 F needs to be below 41F. 1st and final warning.
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
White rice at 125.3 F, needs to be above 135 F. 1st and final warning.
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Eggs above opened sauce, next to produce.
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine has mold, take ice out and clean inside of machine.
FAILED: *18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
No home use pesticide allowed, hot shot.
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM needs to be onsite and register another Food service manager with the city. 1 st and final warning.
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Employees working in kitchen require Texas Food Handler cards. 1st and final warning.
FAILED: *28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
Date mark all RTE and cut produce in WIC. 1st warning.
FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide test strips for sanitizer buckets and 3 comp sink.
FAILED: *32 Dissasembled Equipment & Utensils- cleaning
Clean and sanitize mixing bowl, if not in use remove from kitchen.
FAILED: *33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
Have 3 comp sink clean, rinse area had built of food grime.
FAILED: *34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect
Gap on back door, properly seal.
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cloths back in bucket when not in use.
FAILED: *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food boxes on floor in WIC, need to be 6" minimum off floor.
FAILED: *39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Store utensils in clean and dry area, shelves dirty that hold utensils.
FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk containers.
FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean surfaces, clean dust on fans in WIC and WIF
FAILED: *44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)
Need trash container for HW sinks.
FAILED: *47 Handwashing signage
Need HW signs in both restrooms.
2017-10-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*34 Pest Control
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
2017-02-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER (VISIBLE MOLD COLONIES PRESENT)
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP THAWING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*35 Hair Restraints effective
OBSERVED ONE FOOD PREPARATION WORKER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION (CORRECTED ON SITE)
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
OPEN SAUCE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
OBSERVED SEVERAL SANITIZING TOWELS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AFTER USE
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
OBSERVE HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE INTAKE VENTS
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN WALK IN COOLER GASKETS (REPLACE)
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED RICE SITTING OUT ON THE FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER AT 113.5 F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW SHELL EGGS ABOVE BROCCOLI IN THE WALK IN COOLER
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BACK DOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT PROVIDE A NEW DOOR STRIP FOR THE BACK DOOR
*19 One Inch Air Gap
DRAIN FROM THE ICE MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE A ONE INCH AIR GAP
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
OBSERVED FECAL REMNANTS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM TOILET (CLEAN IMMEDIATELY)
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