HONGS HOT POT
5840 E FOWLER AVE, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813-515-6098
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in both walk-in freezers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bean sprouts in the hand washing sink near the entrance of the kitchen. Manager removed.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting boards on the flip top units with many cut marks throughout it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the counter above a reach in cooler. Manager removed drink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water temping at 64F. Manager replaced with hot water temping at 170F.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently no food manger working. Observed 2 servers, 1 bartender, 1 busser, 1 dish washer and at least 5 cooks working. Food manager came in during inspection
Ice buildup in walk-in freezers on floor, around condenser and frame
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mamager cleaned
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around door frame
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled with debris
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.