Hongkong Chinese Restaurant

4337 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Hongkong Chinese Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Spring Hill average 84, so Hongkong Chinese Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. The operator went to the store and purchased food contact surface sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 soy buckets and a metal bowl on top of the buckets blocking the hand sick at the rear of the kitchen. The operator moved soy sauce buckets and metal bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Two buckets of soy sauce were observed stored on the floor in front of the hand sink at the rear of the kitchen. The operator promptly relocated the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - The vents in the dinning area are soiled with accumulated of dust and mold-like substance.
36-34-5
67
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed larger bowl stored on top of bucket in front of handwash sink across from walk-in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling across prep table to the left of the three compartment sink and underneath three compartment sink.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Noodles (48F - Cold Holding); Butter (47F - Cold Holding); Krab Rangoon Mix (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (45F - Cold Holding); and Bean Sprouts (44F - Cold Holding); Shrimp Egg Rolls (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 3:40 PM. Operator stated the last known temperature of the food was at 39F-40F within 4 hours. Operator turned down walk-in cooler thermostat.
03A-02-5
Basic - 1 dead roach underneath three compartment sink to the left of the stand up reach-in freezer.
35A-03-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Observed lift not working in bathroom with a small nightlight plugged in at the outlet. Operator purchased a light at the store and installed as a temporary solution until overhead light is repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
38-10-4
67
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp in a working container with plastic wrap on top stored on shelf over cooked and ready-to-eat pork wontons in a working container with plastic wrap on top in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings behind water heater along wall behind water heater tray. Operator started to clean and sanitize area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Dead insect with hard outer shell and long body on premises underneath dry storage rack. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to cutting board where peppers are being cut and prepared. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on bottom left side of rear exterior door. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in corners of establishment and behind and underneath some equipment. Underneath dry storage rack across from water heater and underneath reach-in cooler off of cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
61
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in white stand up reach-in freezer to the right of the three compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two water bottles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
90
Oct 4, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hongkong Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hongkong Chinese Restaurant on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hongkong Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hongkong Chinese Restaurant.

How does Hongkong Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?

Hongkong Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.

Has Hongkong Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hongkong Chinese Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hongkong Chinese Restaurant 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 Hongkong Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hongkong Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.