Taste of Hong Kong
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Taste of Hong Kong 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Taste of Hong Kong trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed missing coving at cook line exit towards back.
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in outside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed scoops by rice cooker in 81F water.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled food tray on top of convection oven with clean equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed prepared food uncovered in walkin cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Observed cardboard boxes in dry storage on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed rust on walkin cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cucumbers in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily. Observed soiled wiping cloth stored I. Soiled water and held over night in the dish area.
21-26-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed peas being prepared on a back corner table in the dining room.
08B-48-4
Basic - Ice build up in the outdoor reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Multiple foods not covered in the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler freezer door gasket soiled with a black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple emprty cars board boxes stored in the storage are.
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink.
42-01-4
52
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cut cabbage in the reach in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut onions in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked beef and chicken held at time as public health control with no written plan available. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind equipment on the cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses on the cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in freezer door gasket soiled with a black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Mar 1, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine stored above single-service items in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the medicines. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork egg rolls (112F - Hot Holding) near the fryers on the cook line. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of window cleaner stored hanging near plastic food wrap in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the fryers on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in freezer and reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean food storage containers stored on soiled shelving in the dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverages stored on a shelf above a food preparation area on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the stand-up reach in cooler near the fryers. The operator properly stored the personal food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal clothing stored on a rack with clean equipment and single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed snap peas being prepared on a table in the dining area.
08B-48-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor behind equipment on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Observed the floor in the dry storage area soiled with an accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards in the kitchen. The operator removed the wet wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gasket for the walk in freezer soiled with a black substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered in the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
25
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean food storage containers stored on soiled shelving in the dish area.
24-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in freezer door gasket soiled with a black substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go boxes stored on the floor in the storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
47
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
37
Apr 12, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the rear of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled. Observed hood vents soiled with grease buildup on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch at the rear exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed multiple empty cardboard boxes in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
78
Apr 11, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce in the stand up reach in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach by the handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator killed and discarded the roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing dishes in the handwashing sink. Educated the employee the sink is for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the warewashing machine soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the rear of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed build up of food debris under equipment throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled. Observed hood vents soiled with grease buildup on the cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch at the rear exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-13-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed multiple empty cardboard boxes in the dry storage area. **Warning**
33-34-4
37
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked pork in stand up reach in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs and raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee fail to wash hands in between glove change after cracking raw shell eggs then working a pan for cooking. Educated operator on proper hand washing and glove protocols. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal scrub pad and cut vegetables in hand wash sink in dish area. Operator removed items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime scale build up on interior of dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor underneath the equipment on the cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled metal pan at outside ice machine. Operator cleaned and placed the ice scoop in clean and covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in and reach in cooler door gasket soiled with food debris. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. **Repeat Violation**
35B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered the container of chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Hong Kong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Hong Kong on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Hong Kong?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Taste of Hong Kong.
How does Taste of Hong Kong compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Taste of Hong Kong most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Taste of Hong Kong's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of Hong Kong have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taste of Hong Kong means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taste of Hong Kong inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Hong Kong is inspected around three times per year on average.
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