Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

HONG KONG RESTAURANT

7026 WATERS AVE, Town 'n' Country, FL 33634

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Nov 20, 2023
City
Town 'n' Country
County
Hillsborough
Status
Conversion
Inspections
9

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.

Nov 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22456691

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored behind cooked wonton, raw shrimp stored behind cut onion in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22456692

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 22456693

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple container lids stored in handwash sink at dish washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22456697

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked shrimp and various food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time Extended

14-71-4

Detail 22456695

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On chest freezer lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 22456690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22456694

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cooking oil stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22456696

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, cooked shrimp and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time Extended

Nov 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 15

22-45-4

Detail 22454714

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed food containers at three compartment sink, then placed on shelf to air dry without sanitize containers. Discussed with operator and employee. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22454717

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored behind cooked wonton, raw shrimp stored behind cut onion in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22454724

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed condensation water dripping into a container of cooked wonton in walk-in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22454721

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: cooked shrimp 47 F, cooked chicken 45 F, tofu 47 F, raw shrimp 47 F. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22454722

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a large container of fried rice (109-115F - Hot Holding) stored on prep table at kitchen. Operator added to items in time control written procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22454713

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22454719

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22454723

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple container lids stored in handwash sink at dish washing area. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22454720

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked shrimp and various food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

28-02-4

Detail 22454718

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from fans into cooked wonton in walk-in cooler. See stop sale. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 22454715

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On chest freezer lid. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22454712

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22454716

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22454710

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cooking oil stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22454711

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, cooked shrimp and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. Warning

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22366387

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22366391

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22366388

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.

31A-11-4

Detail 22366390

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and mental scrubbing pad in handwash sink by cook line. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22366392

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 22366386

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables.

08B-38-4

Detail 22366389

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor. Repeat Violation

Apr 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21955468

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 21955469

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as prep sink on cook line. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21955467

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 21955466

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee bottle water with no lid stored on prep table next to in use cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21955465

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of cooking oil stored on floor at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Time Extended

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

12A-16-4

Detail 21798931

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee using personal phone at front service counter, then began working with food on cook line without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper handwash procedures.

08A-05-6

Detail 21798924

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over shredded leafy green and peeled onion in walk-in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 21798922

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.

31A-11-4

Detail 21798925

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as prep sink on cook line. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.

31B-02-4

Detail 21798921

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cook line.

11-26-1

Detail 21798926

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email.

02C-02-5

Detail 21798932

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp, cooked chicken and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

53B-09-4

Detail 21798927

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employee certificates.

12B-07-4

Detail 21798928

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee bottle water with no lid stored on prep table next to in use cutting board.

13-03-4

Detail 21798930

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 21798929

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of cooking oil stored on floor at kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21798923

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, cooked shrimp and various food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21356513

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.

31B-02-4

Detail 21356507

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom.

02C-02-5

Detail 21356514

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, roast pork and various items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21356512

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bins.

08B-38-4

Detail 21356508

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils on floor at kitchen. Bean sprout on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 21356509

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Took out for cleaning.

23-03-4

Detail 21356506

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21356511

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, roast pork and various items in walk-in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 21356510

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 21036390

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at kitchen blocked by stacks of empty buckets. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21036393

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast pork, cooked chicken and various items in walk-in cooler.

14-11-4

Detail 21036389

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21036388

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor next to mop sink. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21036387

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour bin.

23-03-4

Detail 21036391

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 21036392

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20536572

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over roasted pork in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20536571

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 20536569

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of raw pork stored in a sheet pan on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20536570

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20536568

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach-in cooler gasket soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 20530171

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over roasted pork in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20530170

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 doors reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: cooked chicken 47 °F, roast pork 48 °F, tofu 49 °F, raw shrimp 47 °F. Operator contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20530175

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator used time frame 11:30-3:30 and 5:00 -9:00, corrected on time as a public health control written procedures form. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20530177

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20530172

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20530178

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20530176

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of raw pork stored in a sheet pan on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20530173

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler on cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20530174

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach-in cooler gasket soiled. Warning