HONG KONG HILLSBOROUGH LLC
2115 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE UNIT 104, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-236-8883
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed flies in establishment 1 fly in dining room 1 fly in back kitchen near back door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of fish oil over egg rolls in door of reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Operator washed hands in Handwash sink without soap after handling raw chicken. Spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked eggrolls in reach in cooler. Raw chicken over multiple sauces in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near back door. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple and red liquids at 3 compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at front counter area has no hot water. Hot water handle is broken.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, pork and multiple items in reach walk in cooler.
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided operator with test strips.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler per operator held more than 24 hours not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with purple liquid hanging on 3 compartment sink, per operator it is degreaser.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparations in cook line with no hair net.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of beans sprouts on floor, employee stacked on top of a separate empty bucket.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster, observed dumpster with no lids.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and chest freezers near dry goods storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above stove soiled with grease.
Stored food not covered. Food in walk in cooler not cover.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of powdered items per operator sugar, flour, not labeled. Discussed with operator labeling can be in Chinese.
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands less than 10 seconds before returning to handle food. Discussed proper handwashing practices.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed bag of raw chicken stored over boxed shrimp in chest freezer. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed handwashing must be done in approved handwash sink only.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large pan lid in hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink, employee removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Xue F Zheng expired 01-23-2025
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided operator with test strips.
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. Qi Mei Dong expired 06-25-2025 Annie Dong expired 06-25-2025
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler per operator held more than 24 hours not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with purple liquid hanging on 3 compartment sink, per operator it is degreaser.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at the end of cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bag of food in chest freezer, observed employee orange juice, tofu, and other food items stored on shelf with drinks in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table at the end of cook line, employee apron sitting on top of sodas on 3 tier shelf in dry storage area. Observed employee keys sitting on top of container of rice.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparations in cook line with no hair net.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of beans sprouts on floor, employee stacked on top of a separate empty bucket.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster, observed dumpster with no lids.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and chest freezers near dry goods storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil with handle touching rice in preparation area. Operator fixed handle.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above stove soiled with grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks inside of reach in freezer across from fryers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Food in walk in cooler not cover.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee hung mop
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of powdered items per operator sugar, flour, not labeled. Discussed with operator labeling can be in Chinese.
Jan 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 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. Operator went to nearby store to purchase correct sanitizer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 79 F. Operator completed a time as a public health control form
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored near clean dishes on 3 compartment sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls in walk-in-cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area and cooked food in walk-in-cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container near large pot of rice.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed flies in establishment 1 fly in dining room 1 fly in back kitchen near back door.
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Observed operator using plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken nuggets at 86 F. Sitting at room temperature. Inspector gave operator Time as a Public Health Control Form to complete
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked egg rolls uncovered and not date marked in Walk-In-Cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in white container in dry storage area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees personal foods stored on shelf in Walk-In-Cooler
Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk-In-Cooler buckets of soy sauce
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust, grease and food debris
Open dumpster lid.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator cutting broccoli out of delivery box before washing. Advised operator to wash broccoli
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked egg rolls uncovered and not date marked in Walk-In-Cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 49 F. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler uncovered
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in walk-in-cooler
Food stored on floor. Food in containers on floor in walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease so
Stored food not covered. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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