Hong Kong Restaurant
3691 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Last inspected Mar 30, 2026: passed with no violations.
- Passed 3 of 4 graded inspections since 2025.
- Keeps coming up: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
- #4 in Palo Alto's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 7 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed Mar 30
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Passed Mar 24
Routine Inspection
11 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
- Critical Time as a public health control; procedures and records
- Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
- Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
- Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
- 2025
- Passed Apr 17
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Failed Apr 16
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Minor Food separated and protected
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