When was Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace last inspected?

Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace?

The most frequently cited violations at Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace are: Food contact surfaces, Premises clean, Shell stock requirements.

How many health inspections has Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace had?

Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace find?

Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace ever been shut down?

No, Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace

Last inspected: January 29, 2026

5840 E Fowler Ave, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Hong Hot Pot
DBPR License: SEA3919043

Overview

Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace has been inspected 8 times since January 2023, with 17 total violations and no emergency closures. Food contact surface violations appeared in 6 of 8 inspections, a recurring pattern indicating persistent sanitation issues. The facility averaged 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Most recent inspections have been completed with no further action required, including the January 29, 2026 complaint inspection that found 3 basic violations related to food contact surfaces.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

8Inspections

17Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: January 29, 2026

Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 2.1 violations / inspection 2.1 violations per inspection

Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)

2026 — 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority

Jan 29, 2026 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

2025 — 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority

Nov 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

2024 — 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority

Dec 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2023 — 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority

Oct 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Jan 4, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace last inspected?: Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace?: The most frequently cited violations at Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace are: Food contact surfaces, Premises clean, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace had?: Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace find?: Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace ever been shut down?: No, Hongs Hot Pot in Temple Terrace has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?: Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.