Hong Kong, 1743 Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HONG KONG
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1743 Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
License #: 3915655
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. above walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. bottob or rear screen door **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.containers of sauces. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.rear hand wash sink in kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.rear door has been damaged by illegal entry attempts. needs to be repaired or replaced so that it seals properly to door frame
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. tear hand sink hot wAter faucet
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.rear hand sink
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.above walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.wire shelves in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.walk in cooler floor bag of carrots
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In freezer. Use food grade bags
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed.hand sink in rest room hanging loose at an angle. Needs to be properly reinstalled
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
3/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. bamboo shoots.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw beef inside 1 door freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pork and eggrolls inside walkin cooler.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surfaces walk in cooler shelves
  • Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Critical - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - food stored on floor of walk in cooler
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bags of rice
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.inside rice cooker plactic bowl
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.in frame resting on shelf under paper bags
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.frozen foods in shopping bags must be in food grade containers
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food maintained at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Unwrapped or potentially hazardous food not re-served
  • Critical. Unwrapped or potentially hazardous food not re-served
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
8/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food maintained at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Unwrapped or potentially hazardous food not re-served
  • Critical. Unwrapped or potentially hazardous food not re-served
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
8/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice @49 degrees contents on top part of line reach-in between 44-46 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken @110 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. gallon jug cut for use as rice scoop
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.food storage bin,rice ,flour,sugar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.household usE only raid
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.large exterior sign in bathroom
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. cord on crock pot spliced with extension cor
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.all food in walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (55)and chicken(63)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over beef in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. can in rice
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. cans
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic bags in freezer ,bin for riceRepeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.onions
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. blue tubs for rice and flour,plastic bags for freezer food Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.cut gallon jug used as scoop Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. greased lighting with to go containers
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. household use hotshot
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended

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