HOT POT & KOREAN BBQ

HOT POT & KOREAN BBQ in FORT MYERS has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

8594 Palm Parkway
Orlando, Florida, 32836
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/19/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13624233

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed pitchers of water under paper towels for handwash sink at server wait station. The operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of hoisin sauce dented at the seam. The operator segregated the item for return. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked crawfish, the operator relocated the crawfish to the top shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); Krab (51F - Cold Holding) at customer service area. The operator removed the pans to ice down in the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink at server wait station being used to fill water pitchers. The operator removed the pitcher. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

12/4/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13588441

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 5 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed water and will use time as a public health control.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at cook line blocked by pot.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

2/17/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8893178

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tings stored on cart handle behind self service area. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets as soiled on reach in cooler and reach in freezer units in kitchen.

9/17/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8734467

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in prep table by stove in kitchen. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5: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 scoop handle touching sugar in bulk bin. Operator moved scoop for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in water at 80F.
  • 08A-20-5: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 reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at 3 compartment sink.

4/12/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8574070

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

4/3/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8573389

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/12/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8356162

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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 dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed forms and had employees begin signing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning