Gulfport, Pinellas County

HONG KONG TAKE OUT

4935 GULFPORT BLVD S, Gulfport, FL 33707

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Dec 2, 2024
City
Gulfport
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-48-5

Detail 23387104

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee purchase current sanitizer. Chlorine 50pmm

08A-20-5

Detail 23387100

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in freezer. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23387101

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in bathroom. Employee refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23387107

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp made 12-1-24 in walk-in cooler and cooked chicken, egg rolls in stand up cooler no date mark. Employee dated items. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23387099

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles soiled with food debris on microwave, reach-in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 23387098

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line per table.

14-11-5

Detail 23387102

Basic - Equipment in poor repair gaskets torn in reach-in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 23387106

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee moved knifes. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23387103

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23387105

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 22868834

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach-in freezer near kitchen exit.

08A-02-6

Detail 22868835

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sheet pans of raw chicken stored above uncovered cooked ribs in reach-in freezer near rear kitchen exit. Operator placed chicken on bottom shelf of reach-in freezer. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22868833

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From cooks line at 2:40pm. Operator placed items in freezer. Re temp at 3:10pm. a. cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding); 43f b. cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) 41f c. 46F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs 41f d. (54F - Cold Holding) 47f Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

53B-09-4

Detail 22868840

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 1. Quingran Wang 2. Shue Chen

36-37-5

Detail 22868831

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22868836

Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator replaced cutting board during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22868838

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

23-03-4

Detail 22868832

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.

22-16-4

Detail 22868839

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 22868837

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

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 22439890

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of 4lbs oyster sauce dented.

03A-02-5

Detail 22439895

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (47F - Cold Holding); pork 43F @2:56 shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); Shrimp 38F@2:57 chicken (54F - Cold Holding)Chicken 42F@3:00 Manager moved items to walk-in. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22439897

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22439898

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, noodles made 11-11-23 no date mark. Manager date mark items. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22439893

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and prep area.

14-09-4

Detail 22439899

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line cut marks

08B-20-4

Detail 22439894

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 cans of 4lbs oyster sauce dented.

40-06-5

Detail 22439891

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on top shelf in walk-in cooler. Manager moved items to bottom shelf. Employee food on top shelf on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 22439900

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pork on floor in walk-in. Gallon on soy sauce on floor cook line. Employee moved items off the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22439892

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris

02D-01-5

Detail 22439896

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White power substance in barrel not identified. Manager labeled barrel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-17-4

Detail 21807023

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line

22-08-4

Detail 21807021

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

02D-01-5

Detail 21807022

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator marked rice bins Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21505059

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 5# cans hoisin sauce and one 5# can oyster sauce on shelf with undamaged food

03A-02-5

Detail 21505060

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp, chicken, pasta, steak, eggs all temped at 53f. Operator stated the food was placed in cooks line reach in cooler at 11 am. He moved food to freezer after stating the cooler door was left open. Re temped within 15 minutes. All food now below 40f. Corrected On-Site

08B-20-4

Detail 21505061

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two 5# cans hoisin sauce and one 5# can oyster sauce on shelf with undamaged food

08B-38-4

Detail 21505057

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21505058

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Portioning pitcher handles in flour and rice bin touching food. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Jun 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 21152159

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Operator moved raw chicken to correct area of walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 21152160

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken in reach in freezer

40-06-5

Detail 21152158

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and keys above food prep area

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-04-5

Detail 20747347

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sheet pans of chicken and beef in reach in freezer. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20747349

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above cooks line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20747348

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20747350

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice and flour containers. Operator removed handles from food Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20747346

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooks line gaskets soiled

Oct 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

13-03-4

Detail 20621499

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-27: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20621500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door hole Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-27: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20621502

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20621501

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-27: Time Extended

Oct 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

35A-04-4

Detail 20619283

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in water heater closet. 8 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink. 9 rodent droppings along walls under dry storage racks. 12 rodent droppings on top of walk in cooler in kitchen Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20619287

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook pulled chicken out during rush then placed back in reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20619282

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Deaf reader and soap stored on barbecue cabinet. Cook removed Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20619285

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

13-03-4

Detail 20619291

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

24-08-4

Detail 20619288

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20619289

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door hole Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20619286

Basic - Food stored on floor. Shrimp slack thawing in bucket on floor in walk in cooler Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20619292

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20619284

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung on cooks line Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20619281

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Knife laying in sugar. Cook removed Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20619290

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets soiled Warning

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-03-4

Detail 20487613

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hat on employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Time Extended

23-07-4

Detail 20487615

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cooks line reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Time Extended

14-67-4

Detail 20487614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooks line gaskets - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

01B-01-4

Detail 20448770

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 60 oz can oyster sauce dented on shelf with un damaged food - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 20448766

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans show walk in cooler in a different position and hand sink is on opposite wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

08B-20-4

Detail 20448767

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 60 oz can oyster sauce dented on shelf with un damaged food - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 20448772

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hat on employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

23-07-4

Detail 20448771

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cooks line reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

36-47-5

Detail 20448768

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

14-67-4

Detail 20448769

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooks line gaskets - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended