HOTPOT WORLD
North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside Sid ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. Located on front line cook.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee handwash sink leaking at bar area.
- 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 frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef tongue in back kitchen Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink blocked by mop bucket and soy sauce containers. Adjacent to Walk in cooler. Operator unblocked sink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee wash cup and chopsticks at Employee handwash sink. Adjacent to front line cook. Discussed with operator.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bleach container in handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees working at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near wok station in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw pork over food for establishment in walk in cooler . Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting chile peppers with no gloves. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over yam noodles in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: chicken feet 52 F, calamari salad 56 F, tofu steamed 61 F, Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bleach container in handwash sink. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees working at time of inspection. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near wok station in kitchen. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator has hot water turned off at handwash sink in kitchen near wok station.s Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior blue panel.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 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 a copy by email. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat cut greens employee removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over milk reach in cooler by wok cooking station. Employee removed to proper storage. Walk in cooler: raw crab over produce lettuce. Employee removed raw crab to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Clams fresh no harvest tag 15 lbs Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: buffet bar raw pork roll 56 f Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by walk in cooler blocked. Employee removed equipment in front of sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler employee restocked. 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
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Fresh clams Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).