South Bradenton, Manatee County

HONG HOTPOT

445 CORTEZ RD W, South Bradenton, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Jan 21, 2026
City
South Bradenton
County
Manatee
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.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24315413

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area meat grinder soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned grinder. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24315412

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in dish-room area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24315411

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24315415

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24315414

Basic - Stored food not covered.observed in walk-in freezer frozen meat not covered. Person in charge covered. Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23946934

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over multiple containers of ready to eat sauces sauces.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 23946931

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed in dish room area an employee with gloves on hands went from soiled end to clean end, failed to wash hands and put on clean gloves.educated Person in charge on gloves use and hand washing . Employee placed dishes in soiled dish area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23946933

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in dish room area handwashing sink filled with rubber gloves and brushes.Person in charge removed all and cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23946935

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed on waitstaff cart chemical bottle not labeled.Person in charge stated that it was all purpose cleaner and labeled accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23946932

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in dish washing machine area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated, containers. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23505316

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. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge ran the dishmachine 3 times and Dishwasher (retested Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23505312

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw seafood over butter.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed seafood.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23505313

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it was degreaser and labeled accordingly Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23505314

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on employee engaging in food preparation a bracelet on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23505315

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 23039420

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area employee with gloves on touched soiled utensils and face , grabbed in reach in cooler with same glove hand Beef and failed to change soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Employee discarded Beef,removed soiled gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23039418

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw Chicken over washed lettuce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 23039416

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler in main kitchen area Raw chopped Beef over intact Beef steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23039415

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area employee with gloves on touched soiled utensils and face , grabbed in reach in cooler with same glove hand Beef and failed to change soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Employee discarded Beef,removed soiled gloves and washed hands Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23039421

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet line in main dining room Cut Melons (59F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (62F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (52F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the food products had been on the Buffet for Approximately 1.5 hours and placed all in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23039417

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area meat and bone cutting saw soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized saw. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23039419

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Warning

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-32-5

Detail 22411647

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed in main kitchen and bar area employee has chlorinated test strips only and no quaternary test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Time Extended

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 22406552

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in Walk in freezer in back area of main kitchen raw chicken over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22406558

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line raw chicken over salad. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw chicken over ready to eat salads and soy sauce Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22406553

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw chicken over raw beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw chicken over raw seafood Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed copy of handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22406551

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler across from chest freezer cooked pork date marked 10/21/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pork. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 22406559

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in dishwasher area employee with gloves on went from soiled dishes to clean dishes and failed to remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese,Spanish and English. Employee put dishes back on soiled end of dish machine ,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22406556

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Reach in cooler across from chest freezer cooked pork date marked 10/21/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pork. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22406555

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area food slicer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated the slicer was not used today. Person in charge washed and sanitized slicer. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-32-5

Detail 22406560

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed in main kitchen and bar area employee has chlorinated test strips only and no quaternary test strips. Warning

29-38-4

Detail 22406557

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on back flow prevention devices. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22406554

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of food containers in dishwasher area. Educated Person in charge on wet nesting. Person in charge rewashed and sanitized and put to air dry. Warning

Jul 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.