Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
7026 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 250 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.3 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a concerning pattern of repeated non-compliance, particularly in hand washing and food contact surface sanitation. Recent inspections from 2025 onward document increasing violations, with the March 2026 inspection citing 16 violations including 5 high-priority items. The restaurant's most frequently cited violations involve proper hand and arm washing procedures, clean food contact surfaces, and proper cleaning of multi-use utensils.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 31, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Hong Kong Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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