Hudson, Pasco County

HONG KONG RESTAURANT

14114 US HWY 19 N STE 14B, Hudson, FL 34667

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 27, 2026
City
Hudson
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24539455

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frame on the reach in cooler is soiled with mold-like substance. The operator cleaned the door frame. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 24242826

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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-904. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24242821

Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk in cooler are soiled with a mold-like substance and dust.

31A-11-4

Detail 24242825

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Old rice in the hand sink across from the walk-in cooler.

35A-03-4

Detail 24242823

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches, in the storage closet. 11 dead roaches, in the mop sink area. 9 dead roaches, under the two black milk crates in the dry storage area by the flour bins. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitize the area. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 24242824

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 24242820

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface: All along the outside of the fryer basket equipment is soiled with food debris and grease and the hood filters are soiled with grease.

36-34-5

Detail 24242822

Basic - Several of the ceiling light tiles in the dining area and in the kitchen area are soiled with an accumulation of debris and a mold-like substance.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 23815519

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in back room trays of raw chicken and beef over cooked pork Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23815521

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line- Beef (43F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp 45 (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); bamboo (46F - Cold Holding) tofu (46F - Cold Holding), all food moved to walk in cooler , temperatures in bottom of cooler are 42F. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23815520

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scoop in hand wash sink at back of kitchen, buckets of sauce in front of sink, blocking access Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-03-4

Detail 23338229

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink off cook line in front of walk-in cooler. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 23338228

Basic - 1 dead roach near mop sink, 1 dead roach near dry storage shelf off office area, and 2 roach legs in storage room near walk-in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 22661461

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container holding egg rolls in container in walk-in cooler. Nonfood- grade bags used in direct contact with food in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 22661464

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 22661466

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler off of cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22661463

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop stored in handwash sink across from walk-in cooler door. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22661465

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage room and throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22661462

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cook line. Repeat Violation

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 22386104

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container holding egg rolls in container in walk-in cooler. Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed non-food grade bags in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers. Discussed with operator. Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 22386102

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 ready-to-eat egg rolls in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved items and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed raw chicken over ready-to-eat pork in reach-in freezer in storage room not in original commercial packaging. Operator started to move. Further discussed with operator. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-37-5

Detail 22386103

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage room and throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22386106

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22386105

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 22386107

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen near reach-in freezer next to handwash sink and near three compartment sink and prep area off warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Time Extended

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 22361145

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container holding egg rolls in container in walk-in cooler. Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in direct contact with food in reach-in freezers and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 22361149

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 200 small ants crawling on bags of sugar, salt, and rice in dry storage room, along dry storage shelf and wall, and reach-in freezer chest. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22361146

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat egg rolls in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved items and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22361142

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bag of sugar opened by operator with approximately 10 small ants inside of bag. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22361143

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop stored in handwash sink to the left of the walk-in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22361140

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage room and throughout kitchen. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22361144

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath shelf in dry storage room to the right of the white containers holding dry storage items like rice. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22361148

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22361141

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

36-64-5

Detail 22361147

Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen near reach-in freezer next to handwash sink and near three compartment sink and prep area off warewashing area. Warning

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 21845519

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored next to to-go containers above reach-in cooler on cookline. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

14-86-1

Detail 21845525

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed newspaper like material used as a liner in containers for egg rolls in contact with the egg rolls.

14-31-5

Detail 21845526

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in to-go bags in reach-in freezers in storage room and in walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 21845517

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat dumplings and sauce in walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 21845518

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and raw chicken over pork dumplings in vertical white reach-in freezer in storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21845523

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21845521

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles throughout establishment.

36-32-5

Detail 21845520

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles have water damage throughout establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21845524

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored next to containers of sauce on prep table shelf in front of cook line.

14-10-4

Detail 21845522

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a cut carton used as a scoop in the rice.

23-03-4

Detail 21845516

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Gaskets soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 15

12A-16-4

Detail 21585959

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook began to cook after leaving kitchen, changing tasks, no hand wash, discussed proper hand wash and when it is needed with operator

08A-02-6

Detail 21585973

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In freezers in back room, raw chicken over wontons and egg rolls, operator moved egg rolls and wontons to top Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21585971

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage on counter 58F, moved back to cooler Rice left on counter on cook line- 112F

41-27-4

Detail 21585970

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21585966

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler shelves soiled

31A-11-4

Detail 21585968

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bagels in one sink, scoop in other Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21585962

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At either sink in kitchen, soap put at 1 sink Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 21585965

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-05-4

Detail 21585972

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on bottom shelf in kit under food

36-32-5

Detail 21585967

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to acoustic tile in kitchen

14-11-5

Detail 21585961

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 21585960

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21585964

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Gaskets of 3 door reach in cooler soiled

25-32-4

Detail 21585963

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg carton trays used under pans

21-12-4

Detail 21585969

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels on prep table, moved to bucket Wet towel under cutting board Corrected On-Site

May 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-07-5

Detail 21056090

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put gloves on without hand wash first, discussed with operator, he washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21056089

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.in walk in cooler - raw chicken over produce, operator moved chicken Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-03-5

Detail 21056088

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Shrimp in 3 compartment sink, no running water, some portions at 76F. Operator begs to move to cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 20910482

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and beef over scallops in vertical freezer, operator moved scallops to top shelf Raw Chicken over pork in vertical freezer in storage room, operator moved pork to other freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 20910487

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Peroxide on lift top cooler, moved to front counter Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 20910490

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. > 200 ppm, operator addded water, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20910488

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl and tin can in bucket of sauce, oper removed Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20910481

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic tile in kitchen and storage room has water damage

13-03-4

Detail 20910492

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook

14-11-4

Detail 20910491

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer heavily rusted s

23-03-4

Detail 20910489

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Fan at front counter Walk in cooler shelves

29-08-4

Detail 20910484

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain line for hand wash sink in kitchen detached

22-16-4

Detail 20910483

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

08B-12-5

Detail 20910485

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fried noodles not covered in storage room

06-03-5

Detail 20910486

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Chicken in bus tub, some portions 59F, operator moved to walk in cooler Chicken wings in sink in standing water, some portions 54F , operator put in bus tub and in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation