Hong Kong
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Hong Kong appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Hong Kong squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on knives hanging on wall of dish area. **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooksline.
22-16-4
78
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Operator relocated to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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 over raw beef in white stand up reach in freezer near dry storage racks. Operator relocated to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins in reach in cooler with food for establishment. Operator removed.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
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 noodles and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives and whisks at prep area.
16-48-4
47
Feb 25, 2025
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 Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
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. Egg rolls and multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked chicken.
14-01-5
70
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid under sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in reach in freezer . **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
74
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken over bean sprouts in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
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. Raw pork over French fries in white chest freezer near three compartment sink.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloth in handwash sink near back door.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggroll sand multiple items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid under handwash sink near back door.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee phone, keys and fan on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep table and reach in cooler.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets if reach in coolers throughout establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers throughout establishment.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw pork in grocery bag in white chest freezer near three compartment sink.
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On handwash sink near back door.
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls and multiple items in reach in coolers.
08B-12-5
32
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked egg rolls and other cooked food items in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull stored on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler doors and door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken wings thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong on file is from Mar 18, 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 five times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong.
How does Hong Kong compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hong Kong most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hong Kong's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hong Kong have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hong Kong means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hong Kong inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong is inspected around two times per year on average.
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