Jan 29, 2026
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 1Total: 1
14-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County
HONGS HOT POT
5840 E FOWLER AVE, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jan 29, 2026
City
Temple Terrace
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8
Violation history
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Inspection history
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Detail 24335113
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 2Total: 2
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.
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2
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
14-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 4Total: 4
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
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2
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
14-69-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezers on floor, around condenser and frame Warning
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6
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
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
Jan 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.