HONGS HOT POT

HONGS HOT POT maintains a 4.2/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in TEMPLE TERRACE. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

5840 East Fowler Avenue

Florida, 33617

Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13621867

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

11/21/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10921253

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in both walk-in freezers.
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

3/25/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10737037

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bean sprouts in the hand washing sink near the entrance of the kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

12/6/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8775537

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting boards on the flip top units with many cut marks throughout it.
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the counter above a reach in cooler. Manager removed drink. Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water temping at 64F. Manager replaced with hot water temping at 170F. Corrected On-Site

4/3/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8529087

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezers on floor, around condenser and frame Warning
53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently no food manger working. Observed 2 servers, 1 bartender, 1 busser, 1 dish washer and at least 5 cooks working. Food manager came in during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

10/24/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8528781

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/17/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8374789

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mamager cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around door frame Warning
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled with debris Warning
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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink Warning