HONG KONG
2525 PASADENA AVE S STE K · SOUTH PASADENA · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/26. Establishment is open and operating, serving food to the public. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp above soy sauce in walk in cooler -raw chicken above bell peppers in walk in cooler Operator moved raw meats to store below ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on kitchen floor. 1 live roach in box in dining room outside of restroom 1 live roaches near on shelf behind front counter Operator killed and cleaned all areas.
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg sacs on dining room floor near kitchen entrance Operator removed and cleaned area.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler on cook line is stained **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired 5/11/26.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at end of cook line temping 82F. Operator adjusted and Retemped at 90F. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. – acoustic ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen are stained, sagging and damaged.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen have moisture staining and are sagging and damaged
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep cooler on cook line is grooved
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on kitchen floor under prep table 1 dead roach on dining room floor near kitchen entrance 3 dead roaches near restaurant entrance (inside.) 3 dead roaches in dining room under tables Operator cleaned all areas. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. -unpackaged, prepared foods in unlocked reach in freezers in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:02 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.