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HONGKONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

4337 COMMERCIAL WAY, Spring Hill FL 34606 · 352-596-5968

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3701084
Grade history
NOV 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling across prep table to the left of the three compartment sink and underneath three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024068059Nov 20, 2024Feb 3, 2025$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frames on both reach in cooler are soiled with slime. The operator cleaned the door frames.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Box cuter stored on top of wire dry storage rack above bins storing flour, sugar, etc. Operator removed.
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 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. The operator went to the store and purchased food contact surface sanitizer.
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 soy buckets and a metal bowl on top of the buckets blocking the hand sick at the rear of the kitchen. The operator moved soy sauce buckets and metal bowl.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
The vents in the dinning area are soiled with accumulated of dust and mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Two buckets of soy sauce were observed stored on the floor in front of the hand sink at the rear of the kitchen. The operator promptly relocated the buckets.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed larger bowl stored on top of bucket in front of handwash sink across from walk-in cooler. Operator moved.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 21, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling across prep table to the left of the three compartment sink and underneath three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Observed 1 live roach at time of callback inspection underneath three compartment sink on pipe. Operator eliminated, cleaned, and sanitized the area. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling across prep table to the left of the three compartment sink and underneath three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Noodles (48F - Cold Holding); Butter (47F - Cold Holding); Krab Rangoon Mix (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (45F - Cold Holding); and Bean Sprouts (44F - Cold Holding); Shrimp Egg Rolls (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 3:40 PM. Operator stated the last known temperature of the food was at 39F-40F within 4 hours. Operator turned down walk-in cooler thermostat.
High priority/03A-02-5
1 dead roach underneath three compartment sink to the left of the stand up reach-in freezer.
Basic/35A-03-4
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Observed lift not working in bathroom with a small nightlight plugged in at the outlet. Operator purchased a light at the store and installed as a temporary solution until overhead light is repaired.
Basic/38-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the cook line. Operator placed soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp in a working container with plastic wrap on top stored on shelf over cooked and ready-to-eat pork wontons in a working container with plastic wrap on top in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings behind water heater along wall behind water heater tray. Operator started to clean and sanitize area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Dead insect with hard outer shell and long body on premises underneath dry storage rack.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to cutting board where peppers are being cut and prepared. Operator moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on bottom left side of rear exterior door. Discussed with operator.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in corners of establishment and behind and underneath some equipment. Underneath dry storage rack across from water heater and underneath reach-in cooler off of cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning

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.