South Pasadena, Pinellas County

HONG KONG

2525 PASADENA AVE S STE K, South Pasadena, FL 33707

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
May 15, 2026
City
South Pasadena
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24577308

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler on cook line is stained Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 24577313

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired 5/11/26. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24577309

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustic ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen are stained, sagging and damaged. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24577311

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen have moisture staining and are sagging and damaged - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24577310

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep cooler on cook line is grooved - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

08B-63-4

Detail 24577312

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. -unpackaged, prepared foods in unlocked reach in freezers in dining area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-15: Time Extended

May 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 24575069

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/26. Establishment is open and operating, serving food to the public. Operator renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24575070

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp above soy sauce in walk in cooler -raw chicken above bell peppers in walk in cooler Operator moved raw meats to store below ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 24575077

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on kitchen floor. 1 live roach in box in dining room outside of restroom 1 live roaches near on shelf behind front counter Operator killed and cleaned all areas.

35A-23-4

Detail 24575071

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg sacs on dining room floor near kitchen entrance Operator removed and cleaned area.

22-02-4

Detail 24575075

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler on cook line is stained Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 24575066

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired 5/11/26.

27-16-4

Detail 24575072

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at end of cook line temping 82F. Operator adjusted and Retemped at 90F. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24575076

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustic ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen are stained, sagging and damaged.

36-34-5

Detail 24575067

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen have moisture staining and are sagging and damaged

14-09-4

Detail 24575068

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep cooler on cook line is grooved

35A-03-4

Detail 24575074

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on kitchen floor under prep table 1 dead roach on dining room floor near kitchen entrance 3 dead roaches near restaurant entrance (inside.) 3 dead roaches in dining room under tables Operator cleaned all areas. Repeat Violation

08B-63-4

Detail 24575073

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. -unpackaged, prepared foods in unlocked reach in freezers in dining area. Repeat Violation

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 20

12A-20-4

Detail 24221326

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in 3 compartment sink after handling raw chicken.

22-48-5

Detail 24221310

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. Operator using unapproved bleach product in sanitizer bucket. Operator remade bucket with quaternary sanitizer at 200PPM. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 24221317

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -plastic grocery bags being used in direct contact with raw and ready to eat foods in reach in coolers and freezers

08A-02-6

Detail 24221311

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw pork over krab stick in chest freezer

22-02-4

Detail 24221315

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on cookline as well as on 3 compartment sink are grooved and stained. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 24221318

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

22-31-4

Detail 24221314

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Dry storage shelves and walk in cooler shelves rusted

32-04-4

Detail 24221322

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.

23-24-4

Detail 24221323

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -on walk in cooler, reach in coolers, and reach in freezers.

36-32-5

Detail 24221316

Basic - Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, food storage areas, and dining area shows damage and are stained and sagging.

35A-03-4

Detail 24221319

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind prep cooler on cookline. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24221313

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drinks stored over prep cooler on cookline line Operator removed and moved to lower shelf away from food areas. Corrected On-Site

12B-06-4

Detail 24221329

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Coffee mug containing smoked cigarette butts on shelf in food preparation area near walk in cooler.

35B-01-4

Detail 24221325

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

36-73-4

Detail 24221328

Basic - Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors under cookline and prep tables soiled with grease and food debris. -walls behind cookline and prep tables soiled with grease and food debris. -floors in dry storage room near kitchen exit soiled with black debris. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24221312

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 24221327

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 24221324

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cookline equipment and shelving on cookline are soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 24221321

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-63-4

Detail 24221320

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. - two freezers containing unpackaged food in dining area not secured with lock

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 23624144

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hoisin sauce 5lbs dented.

22-02-4

Detail 23624140

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23624135

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made more than 24 hours in walk-in cooler no date marking.

14-01-5

Detail 23624146

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop in multiple food items on cook line. Employee removed items Corrected On-Site

36-06-4

Detail 23624141

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. storage has soiled cardboard on the floor. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23624143

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

14-09-4

Detail 23624136

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 23624142

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

36-73-4

Detail 23624137

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

08B-37-4

Detail 23624138

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Chest and stand-up freezer in front seating area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23624145

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-17-4

Detail 23624139

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

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 18

01B-01-4

Detail 23134288

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of hoisin sauce on dry storage shelf.

12A-16-4

Detail 23134290

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.employee began working with food no hand wash. Educated employees and provided educational materials.

03A-02-5

Detail 23134297

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved items to reach in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23134292

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23134298

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23134293

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made 9/9 no date mark

14-01-5

Detail 23134301

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop chicken.

23-24-4

Detail 23134302

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles soiled with food debris.

36-06-4

Detail 23134295

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Dry storage has soiled cardboard on the floor.

36-37-5

Detail 23134287

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen acoustic tiles.

14-09-4

Detail 23134299

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.cut marks in cutting boards.

08B-49-4

Detail 23134296

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods not segregated and labeled in walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 23134303

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled on cook line and in the walk in cooler.

08B-37-4

Detail 23134289

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Freezer in front seating area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23134286

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on the floor in the Walk in cooler, sauces on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee moved to riser. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23134291

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

23-03-4

Detail 23134294

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of reach in deli cooler and gaskets soiled. Pipes on wok station heavily soiled

02D-01-5

Detail 23134300

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder not labeled in bulk bin. Employee labeled salt, flour and starch. Corrected On-Site