HO KING
18041 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33647
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Rangoon's and chicken in walkin freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 rodent droppings along wall in across from walkin cooler , 7 droppings on can goods in dry storage, 20 droppings on prep table shelf next to 3-compartment sink , 6 droppings on dish storage shelf above 3-compartment sink ,3 observed on rice cooker, 7 observed along wall behind reach in cooler near front register **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at the hand sink located next to the walk in cooler Observed employee turn hot water on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located next to walkin cooler Observed employee place paper towels at hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and chicken in walkin cooler **Warning**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used in msg and salt Observed employee label containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed excessive grease build up on hood filters on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed on ceiling of walkin freezer door Observed operator remove duct tape **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on cook line Observed cook place hat on head **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor in kitchen next to prep table on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Observed heavy grease build up on floor and wall on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-31-4Basic – Hole in ceiling. Observed hole in ceiling above walkin freezer Observed hole in wall next to back door Observed hole in wall behind water heater **Warning**
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on walkin freezer door frame **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door of establishment **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed employee place wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour on dry storage shelf not labeled **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:44 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.