Hong Kong Island

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ 85282
Chinese
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Hong Kong Island appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Hong Kong Island's latest score of 82 falls below the Tempe average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the front hand sink with no hand cleanser available. Informed PIC that hand sinks need to be supplied with hand cleanser at all times. PIC provided soap at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.11
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tapioca boba on time as a control without a time stamp. Informed PIC that items on time as a control needs to be time stamped at all times. PIC time stamped the boba at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
82
Jun 10, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager available onsite during time of inspection. Informed PIC that there needs to be a Certified Food Protection Manager available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Mar 4, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed no consumer advisory for raw sushi products posted on the menu or anywhere in the establishment. Informed PIC that because seafood product is being served raw, there needs to be a consumer advisory posted on the menu and an indication of which products the advisory applies to. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection
3-603.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager available onsite during time of inspection. Informed PIC that there needs to be a Certified Food Protection Manager available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
86
Mar 3, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bucket of yum yum sauce stored in the left side cold holding unit without a date mark. PIC stated that they prepared it yesterday. Informed PIC that any food prepared by them must be date marked if it is being held past 24-hours. PIC properly date marked the sauce at time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection
3-501.17
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Observed sushi rice at 80*F in the rice cooker. PIC informed that the rice is on time as a control. Discussed with PIC that a written procedure is needed, as well as time stamping on the product. PIC time stamped the rice at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a reinspection will be conducted for the procedure of time as a control for the rice. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed no consumer advisory for raw sushi products posted on the menu or anywhere in the establishment. Informed PIC that because seafood product is being served raw, there needs to be a consumer advisory posted on the menu and an indication of which products the advisory applies to. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection
3-603.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager available onsite during time of inspection. Informed PIC that there needs to be a Certified Food Protection Manager available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
70
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food in the freezer covered in ice and placed under large icicles hanging from the condensation pipe. Informed PIC that the freezer needs to be serviced to fix the leak, and all the ice should be cleared out. Discussed preventing contamination from the premises with PIC
3-305.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was onsite during time of inspection. Informed PIC that at least one person onsite needs to have a Food Protection Manager Certificate during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hong Kong Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Island on file is from Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Island?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Island.

How does Hong Kong Island compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Hong Kong Island most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Hong Kong Island's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hong Kong Island have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hong Kong Island means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.