Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HONG HOTPOT

445 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3628359
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10924283
DBPR license5106043

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over multiple containers of ready to eat sauces sauces.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed in dish room area an employee with gloves on hands went from soiled end to clean end, failed to wash hands and put on clean gloves.educated Person in charge on gloves use and hand washing . Employee placed dishes in soiled dish area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in dish room area handwashing sink filled with rubber gloves and brushes.Person in charge removed all and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed on waitstaff cart chemical bottle not labeled.Person in charge stated that it was all purpose cleaner and labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 1

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.observed in dish washing machine area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated, containers. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.