Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HONG KONG RESTAURANT

7026 W WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3620920
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10913217
DBPR license3912354

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.observed dented can of ketchup and pineapple juice and hoisin sauce. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cut onions in walk in cooler. manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on cook line.

Basic 9

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed bottom of cook line tables lined with cardboard.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed porous ceiling tiles front line , back line kitchen , and dining room.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents in front dining area.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line prep table.

#5Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair reach in cooler in back area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage being stored on prep table

#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employees belongings stored on shelf in cook line.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce on floor, manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on grease filters on the hood system. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.