HONGS HOT POT

5840 East Fowler Avenue
Florida, 33617
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10737037

  • 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

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775537

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8529087

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528781

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374789

  • 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