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TASTE OF HONG KONG

2224 GULF GATE DR, SARASOTA, FL 34231

License #6801960

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Quick take

TASTE OF HONG KONG in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major, 19 minor.

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 22, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 9 minor.

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Inspector notes
21
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Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • [33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Observed cardboard boxes in dry storage on floor. Operator removed.
  • [36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed missing coving at cook line exit towards back.
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed scoops by rice cooker in 81F water.
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered.Observed prepared food uncovered in walkin cooler.
  • [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed rust on walkin cooler shelves.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled food tray on top of convection oven with clean equipment.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine.
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in outside reach in freezer.
  • [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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TASTE OF HONG KONG has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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