Ho Ho Choy
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Ho Ho Choy has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on soda on soda machine in lobby is soiled. Employees cleaned soda nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored overtop reach in cooler on cooks line. Management removed and properly stored drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and soy sauce stored on floor on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside white freezer at end of cooks line in store area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between wall and reach in cooler. Manager removed and placed knifes at dishwasher.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting bard in back kitchen area. Chef removed cloth and washed cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup n cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in sink thawing at room temperature. Chef placed chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
02D-01-5
61
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. News paper used to line pan of egg rolls inside restaurant on cooks line.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid eggs stored overtop cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has a buckle stored inside it. Manager removed bucket and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed and properly stored ice scoop.
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Green onions not washed before preparation. Employee washed onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees using hair restraints in kitchen area.
13-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Food preparation table with raw chicken being prepared is right next to dishwasher touching where clean dishes exit dishwasher. Manager moved table away from dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside standup freezer in back kitchen area.
14-69-4
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Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. January 3rd 2023 denial due to lack of communication. Establishment went on plan review and received deficiency letter and was canceled due to lack of communication . Discussed with operator on going through plan review. Establishment renting restaurant next door, both restaurant connected with double door allowing access between both restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: No new plan submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board, red. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
86
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication stored above prep station, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of lotion stored above single service bags. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. January 3rd 2023 denial due to lack of communication. Establishment went on plan review and received deficiency letter and was canceled due to lack of communication . Discussed with operator on going through plan review. Establishment renting restaurant next door, both restaurant connected with double door allowing access between both restaurant. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean-up procedure **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to electric stove near front server station. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board, red. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sweet and sour stored on floor, discussed with operator. Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Water canisters to be served to public stored next to sink, not covered. Operator moved water to approved location at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on back dry storage shelf? **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
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Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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. Employee scratched face and went back to chopping vegetables. Manager had employee wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw ducks hanging over three compartment sink temped at 76F. Operator explained that ducks had only been there for an hour. Operator placed ducks back into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan review is unable to complete application review process due to missing information on application. Plan reviewer has notified operator on 9/12, 10/28 and 12/9 about the deficient plans. As of 3/9, plan review has not received any attempts of communication from operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has deep grooves inside of surface.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on counter. Manager removed water bottle.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and hat on food items in dry storage area. Managers moved removed items. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pot and pans on shelf are not inverted and have water inside of them. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon sitting in 75F water. Manager replaced water with 162F water.
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken on tray at prep sink. Operator put chicken back in refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on counter temped at 112F. Fried chicken on counter temped at 66F. Employee explained that items had been on counter for an hour. Manager had employee place rice and chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready to eat chicken.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plan review is unable to complete application review process due to missing information on application. Plan reviewer has notified operator on 9/12, 10/28 and 12/9 about the deficient plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezers in dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in ware washing area has red grease on it.
23-03-4
61
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling cut and cleaned cabbage with bare hands to place in walk-in cooler for storage. Discussed proper glove use and no bare hand contact with ready to eat items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Not observed. **Time Extended**
09-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used in reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Thank you bags in reach in freezer next to pepsi fridge. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani chlorine bucket exceeded200ppm, Employee remade bucket 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: No sanitizer buckets set up. **Time Extended**
41-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Most recent plans on file do not match the current layout (plans are from previous owner from 2011). - there has been a dish machine added next to the existing three comparment sink, as well as a two compartment sink that is used for prep. - there is no staff restroom in the kitchen. - the ice machine is located to the right of the three comparment sink. - the sushi bar is not drawn in the correct area, it goes the opposite direction of the kitchen (should be rotated 90). - there is also a secondary kitchen that is on the second side of the restaurant. It is through two swinging doors. - there is reach in coolers all along the outside wall of the kitchen and one in the middle. The kitchen has one handwash sink, a three compartment sink, a four top burner, a flattop grill and a hood system. Operator stated he took the second side over about 8 years ago.. plan review applications denied on 5/13/2022 due to lack of communication. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: No plans have been submitted to Plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Pans on clean dish rack are wet nesting. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Jacket and purse on rack of dry goods **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Purse on rack of dry goods. Employee removed purse. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, microwave handle, gasket walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Items soiled with grease or old food debris, Hood filters, microwave handle, gasket walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Number 10 cans on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Reuse of number 10 cans on cook line. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. No running water on thawing chicken. Employee turned water on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Thawing shrimp, chicken and beef in standing water. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ho Ho Choy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ho Ho Choy on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ho Ho Choy?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ho Ho Choy.
How does Ho Ho Choy compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ho Ho Choy most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ho Ho Choy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ho Ho Choy have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ho Ho Choy means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ho Ho Choy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ho Ho Choy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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