Hong Kong Palace
22191 Powerline Rd #24C, Boca Raton, FL 33433 · Permanent Food Service · License 6011879
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 7 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Using paint brush instead of food basting brush. Manager discarded
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at handwashing sink in restroom
Basic7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Flour containers not labeled .manager labeled flour
Fixed on the spot
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Frozen shrimp in standing water by three compartment sink. Manager turned on water
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Boxes on floor in walk in freezer
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Rice scoop in standing water. Manager removed items.
Fixed on the spot
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Knives between coolers in cracks on cook line. Manager removed and put in three compartment sink
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Using bowl instead of a spoon or scoop. Manager discarded
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.