Hong Kong
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
45
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Hong Kong stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Hong Kong's latest score of 45 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Raw chicken, no commercially packaged, stored above raw shrimp in reach-in freezer located across from three compartment sink. Employee relocated with other chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Take out to-go bags used to store raw chicken inside reach-in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken wings stored above unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Discussed with employee proper storage.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers soiled/stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked pork inside walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation not wearing hair restraint/cover.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor inside bathroom
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside each reach-in freezer in rear of kitchen.
14-69-4
45
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touch money then touch fry basket handle and single-serve item without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of shrimp egg rolls and fried chicken not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
23
Oct 28, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Two pans of raw beef stored above uncovered fortune cookies in reach-in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From walk-in cooler at 3:10pm. Operator placed item in reach-in freezer. Rechecked at 4:00pm a. shrimp egg rolls (46F - Cold Holding) 36f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs and pork prepared more than 24 hours ago located in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Refrigerator across from fat-fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on right reach-in cooler door across from wok grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Multiple cases of soy sauce packets and cooking oil stored inside employee restroom located in rear kitchen exit. Operator discarded items from employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two 5 gallon containers of kung pao sauce stored on floor near walk-in cooler. Operator placed items on pallet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers in the kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler items stored uncovered. a. Container of cut cabbage b. Pan of raw shrimp c. Container of cooked ribs d. Container of raw chicken e. Multiple containers of cut vegetables
08B-12-5
29
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener is rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit kitchen door is not self-closing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior on cooks line have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Upright refrigerator across from fat-fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
61
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
12
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
30
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Kong?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong.
How does Hong Kong compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Hong Kong most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Hong Kong's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hong Kong have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hong Kong 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong is inspected around three times per year on average.
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