DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HOT POT

Food safety records indicate HOT POT in JACKSONVILLE has 5 inspections with a 1.8/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Hot Pot Springs
Florida, 32710
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908429

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in freezer torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple plastic buckets with foods stored on floor in walk in freezer and walk-in-cooler. Operator removed all foods to properly store. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed to utensils stored in container of standing water of less than 135F next to rice warmer. Temperature of water at 71F. Operator emptied water out of container. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops at mop sink and in mop bucket, not stored in a manner to properly air dry. Operator rearranged wet mops to properly air dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of oyster sauce on dry food storage shelf with dent and pinched around rim and seam of can. See Stop Sale. Also, Observed two containers of juices stored in ice bin at soda dispensing machine at front service line on ice used for beverages. See stop sale for ice.
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed two containers of juices stored in ice bin at soda dispensing machine at front service line on ice used for beverages. See stop sale for ice.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed a total of three flying insects in the following areas: one flying insect at mop sink, one near bag in box soda rack and one in dry food storage area. Operator tried to kill flying insects during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to store a plate and pan. Also, hand wash sink on front service line used to store container soaking soda nozzles. Operator removed items from both hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5: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. Observed two employees food safety training certificates expired in the past few months. Operator stated they will re do their training.

Inspection Date: 4/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726130

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on counter at front service line unable to properly air dry Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (46F-47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front prep station. Operator stated employee may have had door opened from stocking. Operator stated he will lower the temp of cooler to help chill lettuce.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two Spray cans of cleaners stored on shelf next to sealed chop sticks and box of gloves in prep area in dining room. Operator removed spray cans of cleaners to properly store Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on cook line soiled/ stained.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink in front service area for rinsing out a pitcher. Operator discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8863819

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink and stacked cups on shelf next to soda dispensing machine at front service line unable to properly air dry Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket with raw beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed bucket to properly store. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler in back storage area soiled. Operator cleaned gaskets during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bucket of sanitizer solution at front service line stored on floor. Operator placed a second bucket under sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer-not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade,of can opener at prep table soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized can opener during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565261

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under triple sink.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf at triple sink unable to properly air dry Repeat Violation
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored in bucket on floor in front of soda dispensing machine. Operator placed a second bucket under wiping cloth solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed vegetables in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Operator had employee go to hand wash sink and rewash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387959

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on counter next to soda dispensing machine unable to properly air dry
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on shelving, floor and fan in walk in freezer
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two rice spatulas stored in standing water of less then 135F in front of rice warmers. Operator emptied water from container. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment licence expired 6-1-23. Operator renewed license during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener at prep table soiled.