TASTE OF HONG KONG
2224 GULF GATE DR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine stored above single-service items in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the medicines. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork egg rolls (112F – Hot Holding) near the fryers on the cook line. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of window cleaner stored hanging near plastic food wrap in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the fryers on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in freezer and reach in cooler door handles.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean food storage containers stored on soiled shelving in the dish area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverages stored on a shelf above a food preparation area on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the stand-up reach in cooler near the fryers. The operator properly stored the personal food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal clothing stored on a rack with clean equipment and single-service items.
08B-48-4Basic – Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed snap peas being prepared on a table in the dining area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor behind equipment on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Observed the floor in the dry storage area soiled with an accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards in the kitchen. The operator removed the wet wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gasket for the walk in freezer soiled with a black substance. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered in the walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:25 PM.
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)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.