Hong Hotpot
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Hong Hotpot has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Hong Hotpot trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area meat grinder soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned grinder. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in dish-room area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed in walk-in freezer frozen meat not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over multiple containers of ready to eat sauces sauces.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed in dish room area an employee with gloves on hands went from soiled end to clean end, failed to wash hands and put on clean gloves.educated Person in charge on gloves use and hand washing . Employee placed dishes in soiled dish area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in dish room area handwashing sink filled with rubber gloves and brushes.Person in charge removed all and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed on waitstaff cart chemical bottle not labeled.Person in charge stated that it was all purpose cleaner and labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in dish washing machine area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated, containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
58
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw seafood over butter.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed seafood.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge ran the dishmachine 3 times and Dishwasher (retested Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it was degreaser and labeled accordingly **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on employee engaging in food preparation a bracelet on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
61
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area employee with gloves on touched soiled utensils and face , grabbed in reach in cooler with same glove hand Beef and failed to change soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Employee discarded Beef,removed soiled gloves and washed hands **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area employee with gloves on touched soiled utensils and face , grabbed in reach in cooler with same glove hand Beef and failed to change soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Employee discarded Beef,removed soiled gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw Chicken over washed lettuce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler in main kitchen area Raw chopped Beef over intact Beef steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet line in main dining room Cut Melons (59F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (62F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (52F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the food products had been on the Buffet for Approximately 1.5 hours and placed all in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area meat and bone cutting saw soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized saw. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed in main kitchen and bar area employee has chlorinated test strips only and no quaternary test strips. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
90
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in dishwasher area employee with gloves on went from soiled dishes to clean dishes and failed to remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese,Spanish and English. Employee put dishes back on soiled end of dish machine ,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw chicken over raw beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw chicken over raw seafood Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler across from chest freezer cooked pork date marked 10/21/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pork. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line raw chicken over salad. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw chicken over ready to eat salads and soy sauce Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in Walk in freezer in back area of main kitchen raw chicken over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Reach in cooler across from chest freezer cooked pork date marked 10/21/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pork. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area food slicer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated the slicer was not used today. Person in charge washed and sanitized slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed in main kitchen and bar area employee has chlorinated test strips only and no quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-32-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on back flow prevention devices. **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of food containers in dishwasher area. Educated Person in charge on wet nesting. Person in charge rewashed and sanitized and put to air dry. **Warning**
24-08-4
30
Jul 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Hotpot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Hotpot on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Hotpot?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hong Hotpot.
How does Hong Hotpot compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Hong Hotpot most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Hong Hotpot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hong Hotpot have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hong Hotpot 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 Hotpot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Hotpot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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