Hong Kong-New York

3907 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30032
Chinese
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

The most recent inspection for HONG KONG-NEW YORK, located at 3907 Covington Hwy in Decatur, GA, was conducted on March 13, 2026, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 58. This inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and four minor violations, including issues with food storage and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Across three scored inspections, HONG KONG-NEW YORK has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.

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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
58
May 19, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
55
May 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Mar 13, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: Cut vegetables and sauce stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. COS- Operator began covering items. CA: (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: Interior of the prep top cooler top lid unclean with heavy accumulation of dried food particles. Cutting board, knife on table top, prep table unclean to sight and touch with food particles. CA: (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS- lid of prep top cooler, knife, cutting board being cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing metal containers without sanitizing the equipment. Sinks were not set-up for proper dishwashing. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be sanitized after being properly washed and rinsed using the correct sanitizer concentration. COS- 3 compartment sink set-up and chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: 2 large hotel size pans of raw chicken sitting across the dish sink thawing overnight at room temperature at temperatures above 41F. COS- pans of chicken discarded. CA: (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: Raw chicken thawing at room temperature overnight above the 3 compartment sink. COS- 2 pans of raw chicken discarded that were above 41F and pan that was 38F was placed in the cooler. CA: c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: Exterior of fryers with grease accumulation. Shelves where sauce containers are stored, sauce buckets exterior, interior of the prep top cooler, exterior of the pre top cooler, storage racks unclean, metal table unclean with build-up of old food particles, debris etc.. Discussed with PIC that deep thorough cleaning is needed. Cleaning of the prep top cooler, metal table etc.. began during the inspection. CA: 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: Hole observed in the rear screen door. CA: 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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