HONG KONG KITCHEN
314 E FLORENCE BLVD, CASA GRANDE, AZ
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 11, 2026
- Type
- Food Inspection
- Result
- N
- Risk category
- Risk 3
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Pinal County, AZ
Violations (7)
- 3-501.16Critical
3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Observed cold-holding prep to be set at approx 47F (via foods temped) but reading (via exterior LED) 33F. PIC adjusted down. EHS advised PIC that LED should not be trusted and to alwasy probe (temp) all foods when arriving and then throughout food service day. PIC will do. Food that were out of temp and held in the unit overnight were discarded. Foods that were prepped this morning were rapid cooled and returnned to cold-hold. EHS advised PIC to instruct all kitchen staff on how to properly use probing thermometers.
3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Observed cold-holding prep to be set at approx 47F (via foods temped) but reading (via exterior LED) 33F. PIC adjusted down. EHS advised PIC that LED should not be trusted and to alwasy probe (temp) all foods when arriving and then throughout food service day. PIC will do. Food that were out of temp and held in the unit overnight were discarded. Foods that were prepped this morning were rapid cooled and returnned to cold-hold. EHS advised PIC to instruct all kitchen staff on how to properly use probing thermometers.
Priority
- 5-202.13Critical
5-202.13 Backflow Prevention, Air Gap (P) Observed that the 3Compartment sink and the slack sink still maintain direct connections with the sewer. Advised PIC on solution and promised to send pics to his email address. Again, this a recurring issue and if observed at next inspection. long term corrective action will be initiated. PIC understands.
5-202.13 Backflow Prevention, Air Gap (P) Observed that the 3Compartment sink and the slack sink still maintain direct connections with the sewer. Advised PIC on solution and promised to send pics to his email address. Again, this a recurring issue and if observed at next inspection. long term corrective action will be initiated. PIC understands.
Priority
- 3-302.12
3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) 3-602.11 Food Labels (Pf, C) 3-602.12 Other Forms of Information (C) Observed repurposed coffee type cans in walk-in Freezer containing unidentified meat product, with no lids, and wedgedn in between and mashing the shelf grating above. PIC removed to put in new container and lable and date.
3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) 3-602.11 Food Labels (Pf, C) 3-602.12 Other Forms of Information (C) Observed repurposed coffee type cans in walk-in Freezer containing unidentified meat product, with no lids, and wedgedn in between and mashing the shelf grating above. PIC removed to put in new container and lable and date.
Core
- 5-501.11
5-501.11 Outdoor Storage Surface (C) 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures(C) 5-501.116 Cleaning Receptacles (C) 5-502.11 Frequency-Removal (C) Walked outside with PIC. Observed dumpster, its enclosure and significant rotting debris arount it. Observed significant grease build-up on exterior of dumpster. EHS advised PIC that this is a repeat offense and that the dumberster requires eith replacement by the vendor or cleaning. While the dumpster is removed, the dumpster enclosure needs to be thoroughly cleaned and then maintained clean. PIC understands.
5-501.11 Outdoor Storage Surface (C) 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures(C) 5-501.116 Cleaning Receptacles (C) 5-502.11 Frequency-Removal (C) Walked outside with PIC. Observed dumpster, its enclosure and significant rotting debris arount it. Observed significant grease build-up on exterior of dumpster. EHS advised PIC that this is a repeat offense and that the dumberster requires eith replacement by the vendor or cleaning. While the dumpster is removed, the dumpster enclosure needs to be thoroughly cleaned and then maintained clean. PIC understands.
Core
- 6-101.11
6-101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C) 6-102.11 Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C) 6-201.13 Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed (C) 6-501.113 Storing Maintenance Tools (C) 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter (C) Observed a significant number of repeat offenses: The dumpster area is littered with rotting materisl; the dumpster itself is showing significant grease accumulation on it;s front; their is a distinct rancid smell eminating from the dumpster. Observed inoperable equipment outside the exterior of the building. PIC claims he is trying to removed. Please know that these are repeat offenses.
6-101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C) 6-102.11 Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C) 6-201.13 Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed (C) 6-501.113 Storing Maintenance Tools (C) 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter (C) Observed a significant number of repeat offenses: The dumpster area is littered with rotting materisl; the dumpster itself is showing significant grease accumulation on it;s front; their is a distinct rancid smell eminating from the dumpster. Observed inoperable equipment outside the exterior of the building. PIC claims he is trying to removed. Please know that these are repeat offenses.
Core
- 4-602.13
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Observed a general disregard for thourough cleaning throught the kitchen. Illuminated many areas beneath and behind equipment that were not be maintained clean. The build-up of food debris and grime was significant. PIC promised he would maintain clean.
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Observed a general disregard for thourough cleaning throught the kitchen. Illuminated many areas beneath and behind equipment that were not be maintained clean. The build-up of food debris and grime was significant. PIC promised he would maintain clean.
Core
- 3-501.17
3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) Observed inconsistant labeling. A few containers of food in both the walk-in and reac-in were labeled with dates only, not product ID. Most contained foods were unlabeled and not dated. EHS advised PIC that this is a repeat violation and that EHS needs to be able to identify and date foods to determine compliance and public safety. EHS further advised that if foods are again found unlabled and undated that long-term-corrective action will be required. PIC understands.
3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) Observed inconsistant labeling. A few containers of food in both the walk-in and reac-in were labeled with dates only, not product ID. Most contained foods were unlabeled and not dated. EHS advised PIC that this is a repeat violation and that EHS needs to be able to identify and date foods to determine compliance and public safety. EHS further advised that if foods are again found unlabled and undated that long-term-corrective action will be required. PIC understands.
Priority Foundation
Source: Pinal County, AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.