Hong Hot Pot

804 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL 33511

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Hong Hot Pot has five inspections in the public record. Hong Hot Pot was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Hong Hot Pot trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For buffet items, manager time marked during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat veggies, manager corrected **Corrected On-Site**

08A-13-5

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Used for oil

14-14-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Large plastic containers cut and used to store items in reach in freezer

25-32-4

Sep 29, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on flip top cooler cutting board. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink at dishnarea. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing towel in hand sink at front counter. Manager instructed hand sinks are for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in employee restroom. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple cleaning solution. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of ice machine. Manager placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Feb 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a knife and spoon stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectable odor on service line near hand sink

36-64-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near soda bib station soiled with black mold

36-27-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine near dish machine

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used to scoop bulk flour in dry storage Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen

12B-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Hot Pot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Hot Pot on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Hot Pot?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hong Hot Pot.

How does Hong Hot Pot compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Hong Hot Pot most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Hong Hot Pot's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hong Hot Pot have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hong Hot Pot 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 Hong Hot Pot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Hot Pot is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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