HONG KONG 2525 INC
2525 PASADENA AVE S #K · SOUTH PASADENA · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-18-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer – all products not commercially packaged. **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings observed next to reach in freezer on prep line area. 3 rodent droppings in bottom motor area of reach in upright chest freezer in prep area/ dish area. 1 rodent dropping in restroom behind toilet. **Repeat Violation**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks from ceiling hole on metal wall cover for wires in front counter area behind reach in freezers.
Intermediate 2
03D-19-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Noodles cooling at room temperature. Employee moved noodles to walk in cooler for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked 9/04/2019 no date mark. Employee dated chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 18
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment doors, microwave handle, freezer door handles.
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor under cook line.
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Ceiling in kitchen acoustic tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area.
36-31-4Basic – Hole in ceiling. 2 Ceiling holes in front counter area.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between wall and prep table in the back.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags in direct contact with foods in reach in freezer in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door not self closing and propped open during inspection with rodent droppings present.
06-05-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Thawing chicken in standing water. Employee turned on faucet to thaw chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn on reach in deli cooler.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in deli cooler gaskets soiled with Slimy mold like debris and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked Chicken in walk in cooler not covered.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops not hung to dry.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple foods in walk in cooler no labels.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled on cook line under equipment With build up of debris and grease.
22-16-4Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler shelves have food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:23 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 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.