LAO JIA HOT POT AND BBQ

LAO JIA HOT POT AND BBQ in TALLAHASSEE has 2 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1872 THOMASVILLE RD STE A

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10858610

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef in walk-in freezer.
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 02A-01-5: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 oyster advisory. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cooked items in walk-in cooler.

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10825082

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance and in disrepair. Per operator going to be getting a new one.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in sugar container.
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives in between prep tables in kitchen.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked in waitress area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on walk-in cooler and walk-in Freezer.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce containers on floor and cooking oil on floor next to cook line.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sweet potato and corn Starch containers Without labels. Observed unlabeled containers on prep area in kitchen. Operator corrected during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.