HONG KNOG
1077 62 AVE S · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. dry-storage shelf a. Two 46oz cans are dented seams.
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using non-food contact surface chlorine for sanitation. Operator purchased food contact surface chlorine sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash cups, pots, and place items on shelf without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper warewashing procedures. Operator removed items from shelf and placed in three-compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above open box of sprouts in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over uncovered dumplings in upright freezer in dry-storage area.
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. From walk-in cooler. a. Commercially processed pork egg rolls open more than 24 hours ago not date-marked. Operator dateline-marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near three-compartment sink blocked by trash can and bucket on floor. Operator removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-11-4Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. **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. From walk-in cooler a. Multiple containers of pork cooked more than 24 hours ago not date-marked. operator date-marked items. Operator dateline-marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 18
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near kitchen rear exit.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. dry-storage shelf a. Two 46oz cans are dented seams.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle water on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food stored in walk-in cooler not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Can opener is rusted.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Five gallons of cooking oil stored in employee restroom at near rear exit door in kitchen. Operator discarded oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Five gallons of cooking oil stored on floor in front three-compartment sink. Operator removed floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit kitchen door is not self-closing.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior on cooks line have accumulation of soil residues.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Dry-storage shelf a. Container of flour not covered. From walk-in cooler a. Multiple containers of cooked pork b. Multiple containers of vegetables removed from original packaging. Upright freezer a. Multiple pans of dumplings.
14-33-4Basic – Upright refrigerator across from fat-fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
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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.