Fire Hot Pot & BBQ
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Fire Hot Pot & BBQ, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 85. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) manager primed chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on sink next to walk in freezer, employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oysters. Discussed date marking procedures with manager.
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of peeled potatoes on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
64
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at sushi counter, Manager provided paper towels **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on cook line, employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
74
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen upon entrance, Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed upon entering kitchen, manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour in dry storage, employee removed flour from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Mar 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
78
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), operator primed chemical to proper level. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Informed operator procedure for date marking raw oysters.
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of fryer shortening on floor in dry storage area, employee removed shortening from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
May 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
90
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in glass door unit on cookline.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and table, employee removed from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in sushi area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in glass door unit near buffet, employee cleaned interior of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in glass door unit on cookline.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops on kitchen floor near walk in freezer, employee hung mops to dry.
42-01-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fire Hot Pot & BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fire Hot Pot & BBQ on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fire Hot Pot & BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fire Hot Pot & BBQ.
How does Fire Hot Pot & BBQ compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Fire Hot Pot & BBQ most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Fire Hot Pot & BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fire Hot Pot & BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fire Hot Pot & BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fire Hot Pot & BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fire Hot Pot & BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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