VICTORIA'S HONG KONG CAFE
3232 N TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34234 · 813.990.7829
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2024
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Egg noodles (80F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it a reach in cooler.
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1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025057045 | Jul 16, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
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
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Operator states they were adding a gratuity to customers that visited more than three times without tipping and were informing the costumers before they ordered. Informed the operator that it had to be in written format as well and the operator posted a sign on the front desk for the customers.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of sink cleaner stored next to containers of fryer oil. Operator moved the sink cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for chicken. Operator removed the bowl.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a rice scoop in 78F standing water. Operator emptied the water.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands. Operator reviewed the proper procedure with the employee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over ready to eat foods in the cook line reach in cooler and the walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw items.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food product stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed it on a shelf.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop buried in a container of raw chicken. Operator placed it on the edge of the container.
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of rubbing alcohol stored above the cook line. Operator removed it.
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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm. Operator stated they will call Ecolab to take a look.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee with gloves scratch his nose and the proceed to handle clean dishes. When asked to change his gloves and wash his hands he washed his gloves in an incorrect sink.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee in the desert prep area wash their hands with cold water. Reviewed the proper usage with the operator.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee with gloves scratch his nose and the proceed to handle clean dishes. When asked to change his gloves and wash his hands he washed his gloves in an incorrect sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed multiple employees wash their hands in non-hand wash sinks. Reviewed the proper use with the operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sinks used to store and rinse multiple dirty dishes.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee in the back handling food products without a hair restraint.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pair of tongs in 95 F degree standing water. Operator replaced the water with 145F degree water.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee scratch his face and handle clean bowls without washing his hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over uncut cabbage in the walk in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook handle his phone then clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Egg noodles (80F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it a reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their handwashing sinks used to wash dishes multiple times.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on the back prep table.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees eating in the back kitchen area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple cases of employee food stored with customer product in the establishment. Operator moved the food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees handling food without hair nets.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of soy sauce and onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensils in standing 89 degree water in the kitchen. Operator emptied the water.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the establishment.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing.
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