HONG HOTPOT
Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on employee engaging in food preparation a bracelet on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge ran the dishmachine 3 times and Dishwasher (retested Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw seafood over butter.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed seafood.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it was degreaser and labeled accordingly Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area employee with gloves on touched soiled utensils and face , grabbed in reach in cooler with same glove hand Beef and failed to change soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Employee discarded Beef,removed soiled gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw Chicken over washed lettuce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler in main kitchen area Raw chopped Beef over intact Beef steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area employee with gloves on touched soiled utensils and face , grabbed in reach in cooler with same glove hand Beef and failed to change soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Employee discarded Beef,removed soiled gloves and washed hands Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet line in main dining room Cut Melons (59F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (62F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (52F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the food products had been on the Buffet for Approximately 1.5 hours and placed all in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area meat and bone cutting saw soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized saw. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 7 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed in main kitchen and bar area employee has chlorinated test strips only and no quaternary test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on back flow prevention devices. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of food containers in dishwasher area. Educated Person in charge on wet nesting. Person in charge rewashed and sanitized and put to air dry. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in Walk in freezer in back area of main kitchen raw chicken over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line raw chicken over salad. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw chicken over ready to eat salads and soy sauce Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw chicken over raw beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw chicken over raw seafood Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler across from chest freezer cooked pork date marked 10/21/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pork. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in dishwasher area employee with gloves on went from soiled dishes to clean dishes and failed to remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese,Spanish and English. Employee put dishes back on soiled end of dish machine ,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Reach in cooler across from chest freezer cooked pork date marked 10/21/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pork. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area food slicer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated the slicer was not used today. Person in charge washed and sanitized slicer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed in main kitchen and bar area employee has chlorinated test strips only and no quaternary test strips. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 10 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).