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NEW HONG KONG LARGO INC

10801 STARKEY RD STE 5, Largo FL 33777 · 727-398-7886

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6215022
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in reach in freezer
High priority/08A-17-6
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2019057484Sep 27, 2019Dec 20, 2019$360

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in plastic to go bags in freezer
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over carrots in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees in kitchen with no proof of training
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves across from cook line lined with cardboard
Basic/14-45-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table on cook line
Basic/10-17-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on gas lines behind wok station
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Metal sauce containers reused as scoops in rice bins
Basic/25-32-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Prepped broccoli uncovered in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unsecured chest freezer contains unpackaged food in dining area
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor under triple sink
Basic/21-38-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked food in to go bags in freezer
High priority/14-31-5
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. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in freezer, order corrected
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves in freezer
Basic/14-05-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open soda can on prep table next to raw chicken, removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on floor in walk in cooler, move to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour, cornstarch bins
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters spiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Metal sauce can used as scoop in storage bins Shell egg trays reused on cook line
Basic/25-32-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in standing water next to 3 comp, discussed proper methods with staff
Basic/06-01-5
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer containing unpackaged food in dining area unsecured
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to triple sink
Basic/21-38-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
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. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in reach in freezer
High priority/08A-17-6
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.plastic bowl in cornstarch bin
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Basic/23-24-4
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves above coolers on cook line
Basic/14-45-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table, removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Plastic tubs of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table on cook line
Basic/10-17-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
Basic/10-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line
Basic/25-32-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor next to triple sink
Basic/21-44-1
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unsecured chest freezer containing unpackaged food in dining room
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, staff diluted, 100ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate24 Basic
Show 25 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of wok station soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal and plastic bowls in flour, corn starch bins
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Interior of reach in freezer shelves lined with cardboard
Basic/14-05-4
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On shelf above steam table
Basic/14-45-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored on soiled wood wall mounted next to triple sink
Basic/24-06-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on top shelf in walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-49-4
Food stored in a prohibited area. Can beverages stored in guest seating area
Basic/08B-37-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between cooler and prep table
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff observed peeling onions without prior washing first
Basic/08B-39-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line Metal soy sauce cans used as scoop in rice bins
Basic/25-32-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic bin at customer counter containing single service forks/spoons not inverted to prevent cross contamination
Basic/25-06-4
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer containing unpackaged food in guest seat in area.
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor under triple sink
Basic/21-38-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves in dry storage area
Basic/14-06-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins contain in white powders in dry storage not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate19 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Staff observed washing equipment in triple sink without using sanitizer. Discussed proper procedures with staff
High priority/22-45-4/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and chicken over Krab in reach in freezer
High priority/08A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce in walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Egg rolls in reach in freezer
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handleless scoops in flour and rice bins
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Above steam table
Basic/14-45-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Basic/36-34-5
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored on soiled wood knife rack next to triple sink
Basic/24-06-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots stored on top of shell egg trays under cook line
Basic/24-07-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored in a prohibited area. Canned soda and bottles water stored in dining room
Basic/08B-37-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cooking on floor on cook line Carrots on floor in walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between coolers on cook line
Basic/10-17-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic beverage container modified for use as scoop. Metal hoisin sauce can used as scoop in rice bin.
Basic/25-32-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.chest freezer with unpackaged food I'm dining room
Basic/08B-63-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bins of white powder on storage racks not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid insect spray under hand sink on cook line
High priority/41-05-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over marinade in walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm, corrected 100ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking utensils in hand sink on cook line, removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to triple sink, replaced
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Marinated chicken in reach in freezer not dated
Intermediate/02C-06-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in cooked chicken, removed. Plastic bowl in sugar bin
Basic/14-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/23-24-4
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under microwave near fryers
Basic/14-45-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles over kitchen
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in chest freezer, canned sodas in dining room
Basic/08B-37-4
Food stored on floor. Buckets of marinade on floor of walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in white reach in freezer at rear of kitchen
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on metal cart on cook line
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in seasoning bins on cook line. Scoop handle in baking powder
Basic/10-01-5
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Clean knives in soiled wood knife rack next to triple sink
Basic/10-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Clean cooking equipment on egg carton trays under wok station
Basic/25-32-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food not covered in walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of cornstarch, sugar, flour, baking soda not labeled. Squeeze bottles on cook line
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation

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.