Yuen Long Kwong Wing Cafe Loses License Over Hygiene Violations
HK01 · 4 SOURCESabout 15 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has cancelled the license of Kwong Wing Cafe (光榮冰室), located at Shop B, G/F, Siu Ming Building, 10-12 Hong Lok Road and 44, 46 & 50 Education Road, Yuen Long, ordering immediate closure. The restaurant operator repeatedly violated the Food Business Regulation due to unsanitary food preparation areas and failure to properly maintain sanitary facilities. In August, the operator received eight court convictions totaling HK$4,000 in fines, and was assessed 65 demerit points under the penalty point system, leading to license cancellation .
Key Points
- FEHD cancelled Kwong Wing Cafe's license on November 9, 2026, requiring immediate cessation of operations
- Violations included unsanitary food rooms and inadequate maintenance of hygiene equipment
- The operator was convicted eight times in August and fined a total of HK$4,000
- The FEHD penalty point system recorded 65 demerit points against the license holder
- HK01 reporters found both the original premises and the allegedly relocated new store on Yue Yeung Path closed
Why It Matters
This case demonstrates Hong Kong's strict enforcement of food safety regulations through the demerit point system, which can result in license cancellation even without criminal prosecution. The closure serves as a reminder to all food business operators about the serious consequences of failing to maintain hygiene standards .
This case demonstrates Hong Kong's strict enforcement of food safety regulations through the demerit point system, which can result in license cancellation even without criminal prosecution. The closure serves as a reminder to all food business operators about the serious consequences of failing to maintain hygiene standards .