Hong Kong Star
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
82
Score
Hong Kong Star, located at 20 East Main Street in Hampton, GA, underwent its most recent food service inspection on January 23, 2026. This inspection resulted in a low-risk classification with a score of 82, noting one major and two minor violations. Previous inspections for this Chinese establishment have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes being washed improperly in the three compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer was observed in the wash sink. PIC corrected on site by properly setting up sinks. Once corrected, the chlorine sanitizer was observed at 50 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed outer openings not protected. The backdoor is not properly sealed. The back door must be sealed to prevent the entry of pest. PIC will seal the back door 01/28/26. PIC will email a picture of the repair to Robert.Lewis1@dph.ga.gov by 1/28/26
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Cook not wearing a hair restraint during food preparation.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
82
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed fried rice stored at 53 degrees f in the walk in cooler. The hotel pan containing fried rice was prepared on 07/09/25 did not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees or below. Observe a pan of rice and sweet and sour chicken held for more than 24 hours did not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees or below. Both products were discarded by the PIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and beef thawing improperly. Hotel pans of chicken and beef were stored on top of the preparation sink at room temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use utensils stored in stagnant water at room temperature. Utensils must be stored at a temperature of at least 135 degrees or higher. PIC corrected on sight.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee food stored on the cutting board. Also observed opened employee water bottles stored with food products.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
74
May 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Garlic/oil mixture and eggs observed at room temperature in the food preparation area. Container of eggs observed at 71 degrees. Garlic and oil observed at 70 degrees. Both were discarded by the person in charge.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Water pressure low at the handsink (Hot water)
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee drinks improperly stored with food in the walk in and reach in coolers
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Cook not wearing a hair restraint during food preparation.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
70
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