Hong Hotpot
445 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207 · Permanent Food Service · License 5106043
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 basic (2 repeats)-10
- Complaint after follow-up on Aug 5, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitAug 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door in electrical room has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitAug 5, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Observed dish-machine 000 ppm Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink. Quaternary 300ppm.
Administrative complaint
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door in electrical room has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
- First visitJul 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm)Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called to repair.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. observed in this room area food containers, wet nesting.
Employees separated for air drying.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door in electrical room has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Dishwasher area covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.