Ho King
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Ho King has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Ho King on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat food. Manager moved eggs to bottom of shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs into sauce pot, then restocked egg container in reach in cooler, then tried to go back to preparing food. No hand wash. Spoke with employee about proper hand washing techniques, he stopped what he was doing and washed hands before continuing to prepare food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of coke on preparation table closets to the walk in cooler across from stove tops. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop head stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Approximately 7 ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
36-32-5
64
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Personal Vitamins stored on prep table. Operator moved vitamins. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Funnel and ladle hanging on wire shelf.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladle in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Discussed the reasons why cardboard can not be used to line shelves
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Food not segregated in multiple foods storage areas. Discussed the need to segregate and label employee food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods not covered in walk in cooler. Discussed proper food storage and proper cooling methods
08B-12-5
61
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 72 F, eggs 70 F on counter, employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For chicken and egg rolls held on time.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Dates on food handler certification changed.
53B-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on table where food is being prepped.
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink on cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
47
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle filled with chemicals stored on prep table next to 3-compartment sink
41-10-4
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. Emailed to operator Observed employee print and post **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator Corrected observed every employee complete **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood used as a shelf to hold chemicals under 3-compartment sink
14-06-4
67
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ho King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ho King on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ho King?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ho King.
How does Ho King compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ho King most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ho King's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ho King have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ho King 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 King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ho King is inspected around two times per year on average.
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