HONG KONG 168 INC
2525 PASADENA AVE S STE K · SOUTH PASADENA · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hoisin sauce 5lbs dented.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made more than 24 hours in walk-in cooler no date marking.
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop in multiple food items on cook line. Employee removed items **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. storage has soiled cardboard on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food in walk-in cooler above preparation food.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled on cook line **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Chest and stand-up freezer in front seating area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.