HONG KONG CHINESE FOOD
11760 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Seffner FL 33584 · 813.662.6888
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
NOV 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024. Manager working on creating account
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024023401 | Feb 1, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cardboard used to line non food-contact shelves. On top of reach in freezer
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and bags of rice on ground of cook line and storage area. Manager got off of floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulated grease
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee water bottle in make line. Manager removed
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager refilled
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On reach in freezer.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Flooring in dining room coming up and tiles are loose
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bucket of raw shrimp in standing water. Manager turned on water
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw pork stored over ready-to-eat containers of sauce in walk in cooler. Raw pork stored over ready-to-eat bags of peas and corn in reach in freezer located near back door. Raw chicken not separated from cooked pork in chest freezer on right, raw chicken not separated from cooked pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken pieces (73F - Cold Holding), operator added chicken on time as a public health control, and added time mark.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand washing sink near grill. Operator provided soap
Spray bottle containing degreaser hanging with other chemicals on cook line not labeled. Operator added label.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located by grill. Operator turned sink back on
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind water heater 2 dead roaches in back storage area by back door. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table over reach in coolers. employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with drink to be served to customers located behind front counter
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. employee raw fish over raw chicken in chest freezer on left.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located near soda storage.
Open bag of rice stored on floor near back hand washing sink, bucket of chicken stored on floor in front of cooker near back hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Orange peelings inside of reused can of bean sprouts located in last reach in cooler on cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Hong Jin Lin 9-23-2019, expired 9-23-2024
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Mamager replaced
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to manger. Manager began filling out form for cooked chicken pieces on cook line
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled hood system. Manager stated they are scheduled to be cleaned next week.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Hong Jin Lin 9-23-2019, expired 9-23-2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, pork and egg rolls not dated in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed can of lubricant on make table shelf. Manager removed
Feb 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed 101 bleach used for cleaning. Manager went to store and got approved bleach for Food Contact Surfaces
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024. Manager working on creating account
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at hand sink on cook line. Manager turned on
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on top of chest freezers
Water leaking from faucet at hand sink on cook line
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed paperwork to manager
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, egg rolls, cut cabbage, cooked shrimp in walk in cooler.
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line. Manager turned on hot water
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Stored food not covered. Cooked egg rolls, cut onions, cut cabbage in walk in cooler
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.