HQ BBQ AND HOT POT

HQ BBQ AND HOT POT has 9 health inspections on file for its PENSACOLA location, with an overall rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 9 reports on file

4958 Bayou Boulevard
Pensacola, Florida, 32503
Cordova Park
Escambia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

9/15/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13515586

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Items inside walk in walker Operator place date mark Corrected On-Site

11/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10711289

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed items inside walk in freezer.

7/1/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8704191

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple items on floor inside walk in cooler.
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Oysters inside reach in cooler.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees using phone and did not wash hands before getting on prep line.

6/15/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8658822

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

6/11/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8683355

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Violation still within compliance window 06/14/2024.

4/22/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8657040

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided advisory to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**

4/22/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8658468

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Inside storage room in kitchen.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed items inside storage room.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 100f.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken gizzards a box of ox tails inside walk cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 47/49f less than 4hrs.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Violation addressed on 04/14/2024
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station next to upright reach in freezer in kitchen.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items inside walk in cooler.

4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8579342

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 6 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple items inside storage room. Operator placed items correctly.
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Claims, mussels, and oysters in standing water inside multiple reach in coolers. Operator placed items correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Operator placed items correctly.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over tofu inside reach in cooler. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Oysters with no tags.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided advisory to operator.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided advisory to operator.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.

12/20/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8565557

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