Hong Kong Hillsborough
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
35
Score
Across the available record, Hong Kong Hillsborough has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 14 violations per visit.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Hong Kong Hillsborough's 35 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of fish oil over egg rolls in door of reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Operator washed hands in Handwash sink without soap after handling raw chicken. Spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked eggrolls in reach in cooler. Raw chicken over multiple sauces in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near back door. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple and red liquids at 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at front counter area has no hot water. Hot water handle is broken.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, pork and multiple items in reach walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
35
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided operator with test strips. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler per operator held more than 24 hours not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with purple liquid hanging on 3 compartment sink, per operator it is degreaser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparations in cook line with no hair net. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of beans sprouts on floor, employee stacked on top of a separate empty bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster, observed dumpster with no lids. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and chest freezers near dry goods storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above stove soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in walk in cooler not cover. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of powdered items per operator sugar, flour, not labeled. Discussed with operator labeling can be in Chinese. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
52
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands less than 10 seconds before returning to handle food. Discussed proper handwashing practices. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed bag of raw chicken stored over boxed shrimp in chest freezer. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large pan lid in hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink, employee removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Xue F Zheng expired 01-23-2025 **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided operator with test strips. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Qi Mei Dong expired 06-25-2025 Annie Dong expired 06-25-2025 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler per operator held more than 24 hours not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with purple liquid hanging on 3 compartment sink, per operator it is degreaser. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed handwashing must be done in approved handwash sink only. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bag of food in chest freezer, observed employee orange juice, tofu, and other food items stored on shelf with drinks in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table at the end of cook line, employee apron sitting on top of sodas on 3 tier shelf in dry storage area. Observed employee keys sitting on top of container of rice. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparations in cook line with no hair net. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of beans sprouts on floor, employee stacked on top of a separate empty bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster, observed dumpster with no lids. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and chest freezers near dry goods storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil with handle touching rice in preparation area. Operator fixed handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above stove soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks inside of reach in freezer across from fryers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in walk in cooler not cover. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee hung mop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of powdered items per operator sugar, flour, not labeled. Discussed with operator labeling can be in Chinese. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
15
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored near clean dishes on 3 compartment sink
41-10-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to nearby store to purchase correct sanitizer **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 79 F. Operator completed a time as a public health control form **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area and cooked food in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container near large pot of rice.
02D-01-5
32
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
32
Jan 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 49 F. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler uncovered **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in walk-in-cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food in containers on floor in walk-in-cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease so
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
35
Nov 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong Hillsborough last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Hillsborough on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Hillsborough?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Hillsborough.
How does Hong Kong Hillsborough compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hong Kong Hillsborough most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hong Kong Hillsborough's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong Kong Hillsborough have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hong Kong Hillsborough means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hong Kong Hillsborough inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong Hillsborough is inspected around three times per year on average.
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