HONG KONG

Name: HONG KONG
Address: 2525 PASADENA AVE S STE K, SOUTH PASADENA, FL, 33707, US
Rating: 89

2525 PASADENA AVE S STE K, SOUTH PASADENA, FL 33707

License #6215392

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89 Grade B / 100

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HONG KONG in SOUTH PASADENA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 6 critical, 5 major, 14 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 14, 2026 included 4 critical violations, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on May 14, 2026

No callback inspection is on record yet. The shut-down event is the most recent inspection on file.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Inspection History

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Emergency order recommended
[36-37-5] 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] 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] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep cooler on cook line is grooved
[35A-03-4] 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.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. -unpackaged, prepared foods in unlocked reach in freezers in dining area.
[50-17-3] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[35A-05-4] 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] 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] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler on cook line is stained
[53B-05-5] 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] 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.

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