Hot Pot
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
43
Score
Hot Pot, located at 11380 Beach Blvd Ste 12 in Jacksonville, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on November 3, 2025, with a score of 43. This inspection identified three critical, two major, and three minor violations. Previous inspections for this Asian/Fusion establishment have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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**
41-10-4
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.
03A-02-5
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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on cook line soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
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**
24-08-4
58
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
08A-02-6
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**
22-02-4
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**
24-08-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
21-38-4
64
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
08A-04-5
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**
12A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under triple sink.
29-18-4
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**
24-08-4
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**
21-38-4
67
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener at prep table soiled.
22-02-4
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
24-08-4
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**
10-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on shelving, floor and fan in walk in freezer
14-69-4
67
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussel tags without last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee preparing raw beef wraps with bare hands.
09-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal employee cell phone stored on table near drink station. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on floor on service line and in kitchen. Chef removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of Dish machine. Observed employee drink stored on rack with food storage located in back room. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets on stand alone coolers located in back of kitchen to be soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed broken egg in walk in cooler over raw eggs. Manager removed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
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