Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

HONG KONG

1077 62 AVE S · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3563528
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10698994
DBPR license6211806

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#12High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Two pans of raw beef stored above uncovered fortune cookies in reach-in freezer.

#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From walk-in cooler at 3:10pm. Operator placed item in reach-in freezer. Rechecked at 4:00pm a. shrimp egg rolls (46F – Cold Holding) 36f **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#16Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs and pork prepared more than 24 hours ago located in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on right reach-in cooler door across from wok grill. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-37-4

Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Multiple cases of soy sauce packets and cooking oil stored inside employee restroom located in rear kitchen exit. Operator discarded items from employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Two 5 gallon containers of kung pao sauce stored on floor near walk-in cooler. Operator placed items on pallet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers in the kitchen.

#8Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – Refrigerator across from fat-fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler items stored uncovered. a. Container of cut cabbage b. Pan of raw shrimp c. Container of cooked ribs d. Container of raw chicken e. Multiple containers of cut vegetables

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.