HONG KONG RESTAURANT
128 W FLETCHER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 9351788
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
JAN 25
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AUG 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly landed on trash can.
★ 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--2017047465 | Jun 29, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handle cash then started cutting broccoli without washing hands. Spoke with operator about proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored overtop unwashed broccoli inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting boards next to refrigerator on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind available owner went and purchased proper sanitizer.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings underneath reach in cooler on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored in food preparation tables in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Broccoli stored on floor in back kitchen area. Employee removed broccoli from floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Owner removed cloth and placed in sanitation bucket.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before preparation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket in mop sink.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored overtop unwashed cabbage inside walk in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored chicken.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board being used for food preparation has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Chef removed and properly stored cell phone.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs laying inside raw chicken bin in refrigerator on cooks line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli not washed before preparation. Chef washed broccoli.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have buildup of rust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops sitting in kitchen area on floor.
May 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 non food contact surfaces sanitizer for laundry management went to store to buy correct sanitizer. Observed correct food contact surface chlorine
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly landed on trash can.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cook chicken sitting in wax cardboard boxes during cooling process. Manager removed chicken onto a sheet tray.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw beef over fruits walk In cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink discussed with manager the importance of using the hand washing 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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area employee restocked
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee in back kitchen. Discussed with employee to eat in break area or in dining room.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour bin under cann storage shelve
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked chicken 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. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer, operator removed beef at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 53 F on counter, employee placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli 70 F on counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in walk in cooler not date marked.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Dates changed on food handler certifications.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle in rice. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine in reach in cooler with food to serve to the public.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef above fries and wontons in reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to walk in cooler, operator replaced at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop handle broke in rice.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above prep cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on top a box of cream cheese inside walk in cooler. Chef removed raw chicken and properly stored it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting board used on top of food preparation table has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor next to walk in cooler door. Chef properly stored mop.
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.