HO KING
18041 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY, Tampa FL 33647 · 813.866.1541
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator Observed employee print and post
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020042739 | Aug 18, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Plastic carton of eggs stored above ready to eat prepped dumplings. Employee moved eggs.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs into sauce pot, then restocked egg container in reach in cooler, then tried to go back to preparing food. No hand wash. Spoke with employee about proper hand washing techniques, he stopped what he was doing and washed hands before continuing to prepare food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat food. Manager moved eggs to bottom of shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Approximately 7 ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of coke on preparation table closets to the walk in cooler across from stove tops. Employee removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop head stored in mop bucket.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Personal Vitamins stored on prep table. Operator moved vitamins.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Funnel and ladle hanging on wire shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladle in hand wash sink
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Discussed the reasons why cardboard can not be used to line shelves
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Food not segregated in multiple foods storage areas. Discussed the need to segregate and label employee food.
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods not covered in walk in cooler. Discussed proper food storage and proper cooling methods
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 72 F, eggs 70 F on counter, employee placed in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For chicken and egg rolls held on time.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Dates on food handler certification changed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on table where food is being prepped.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink on cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan stored in hand sink on cookline
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef not date marked in walk-in cooler
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of beef stored on floor in prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed chemicals stored on a piece of wood under the 3-compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. observed bulk flour with no label Corrected observed employee label
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle filled with chemicals stored on prep table next to 3-compartment sink
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator Observed employee print and post
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator Corrected observed every employee complete
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood used as a shelf to hold chemicals under 3-compartment sink
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.