Hongs Hot Pot

5840 E Fowler Ave, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Hongs Hot Pot has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Temple Terrace restaurant scores 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
95
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in both walk-in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
90
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bean sprouts in the hand washing sink near the entrance of the kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
86
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mamager cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around door frame **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled with debris **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Jan 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hongs Hot Pot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hongs Hot Pot on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hongs Hot Pot?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hongs Hot Pot.

How does Hongs Hot Pot compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?

Hongs Hot Pot most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Temple Terrace average of 87.

Has Hongs Hot Pot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hongs Hot Pot have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hongs Hot Pot 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 Hongs Hot Pot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hongs Hot Pot is inspected around three times per year on average.