FAIL
Hong Kong Lounge Fails Health Inspection
October 21, 2025
10:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Routine Inspection
9
Total Violations
3
Critical
6
Major
4
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Extensive routine inspection found rodent droppings in produce box and on shelves, dead cockroaches in multiple areas, improperly cooled soups discarded, grease buildup on hoods. Follow-up by 11/13/2025.
Violations Cited
9
#13
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, AND UNADULTERATED
What Was Observed
Droppings found in box of Napa cabbage. Discarded.
#23
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR NONSERVICE ANIMALS
Why This Matters
Mice produce 50 droppings daily containing Salmonella and hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 bacteria types and 6 parasitic worms. Rats spread plague and leptospirosis.
What Was Observed
Rodent droppings on shelf and in produce box. Dead cockroaches in sanitizer bucket, at drainboard, and at grease container. Last pest control August 2025.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114259, 114259.1, 114259.3
#9
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
PROPER COOLING METHODS
Why This Matters
Improper cooling is the #1 cause of restaurant foodborne illness. Clostridium perfringens spores germinate and multiply rapidly during slow cooling.
What Was Observed
Soups cooled overnight on counter top. Discarded. Educated staff on proper cooling methods.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114002, 114002.1
#14
CORRECTED
MAJOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Sanitizer buckets with inadequate concentration. Corrected and educated on sanitizer prep.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#27
MAJOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Raw meats stored above ready-to-eat foods (noodles, vegetables). Relocate raw meats below RTE foods.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#33
MAJOR
NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces harbor pests and serve as bacteria reservoirs. Accumulated grease and food debris attract cockroaches and rodents.
What Was Observed
Grease buildup at service compartments of all fryers at cook-line and dim sum area. Contact professional cleaner.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114115, 114117
#37
MAJOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
What Was Observed
Ventilation hood covered with paper towels to trap grease. Grease buildup at dim sum hood. Schedule professional cleaning.
#43
MAJOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Openings in back screen door. Seal all holes as potential vermin entryways.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123
#43
MAJOR
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Why This Matters
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
What Was Observed
Openings in back screen door. Seal all holes as potential vermin entryways.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114067, 114123