Hong Kong

1743 Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2023

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Hong Kong. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2023. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 13, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 17 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 17 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork stored over raw chicken in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled bottle with toxic chemicals stored near dry storage shelf with cooking oil.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back kitchen area

27-16-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.

32-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

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 personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Food items in walk-in-cooler

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

36-17-5

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 - Outer openings not protected during operation. Back kitchen door open and screen torn. **Repeat Violation**

35B-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. At hand sink in back kitchen area

29-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Walk-in-cooler

02D-01-5

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Kong last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong on file is from Mar 13, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Hong Kong compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Hong Kong most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Hong Kong's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hong Kong have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly seven 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.

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