HONG KONG RESTAURANT Health Score — Tampa, FL

7026 W WATERS AVE, Tampa, FL 33634

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 5
Inspected 7/31/2026
Tampa avg 91 / 100
D
51 / 100
Concerning

Multiple high-risk violations in the same category suggest a recurring issue, not an isolated incident.

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Tampa restaurants score 91 or above.

5 high-risk issues, 2 moderate issues, 8 minor issues found

Inspected July 31, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 1% of restaurants in Tampa. The city average ClearScore is 91 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
5
Moderate
2
Minor
8

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination ×4
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination ×2
  • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking ×3
  • Minor Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located ×3
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized

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Frequently Asked Questions

HONG KONG RESTAURANT's inspection on July 31, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended. This means inspectors found violations serious enough to warrant formal regulatory action. The restaurant received a ClearScore of 51/100 (Grade D) with 5 high-risk violations among the 15 total issues found.

HONG KONG RESTAURANT's inspection on July 31, 2026 uncovered 5 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 15 violations is detailed above.

HONG KONG RESTAURANT was last inspected on July 31, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

HONG KONG RESTAURANT's ClearScore of 51/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 99% of Tampa restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, HONG KONG RESTAURANT is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of HONG KONG RESTAURANT's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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