St Lucie Hong Kong House INC

285 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34984 · Permanent Food Service · License 6601998

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 66 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 22, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection
6 high priority (3 fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic
-34
Safety score66

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep212026

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Spoke with Operator on what to obtain.
  More time givenFixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic2
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
- 6 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority6
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Made yesterday egg rolls.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Cooked rice 59°F cooling, egg roll 47-48°F cooling, pot sticker 44°F cold holding. Employee have been constantly in and out of walk in cooler. Ambient temperature at 45-55°F.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw shrimp over cooked on cook line. Education provided.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  Cooked beef in a MDX mixing container. Education provided. Manager corrected.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Showed what to get.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  1 live in kitchen. No contact with food or food surfaces.
Intermediate4
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  Employee washed hands in 3 bay sink. Manager educated.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Cutting boards on cook line are stained.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Cardboard box. Removed by Inspector.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Covered food stored near under sink exposed to splash.
  Education provided and removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Hood filters.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.