Hq Hot Pot

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed recently prepped beef bulgogi, spicy squid,pork belly at 43*F. PIC stated food items were just prepped 30 minutes ago. Educated employees recently prepped foods must be allowed to cool to 41*F and below prior to placing food into service.
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed frozen meat thawing in the prep sink . Please thaw meats under running water 70*F and below or under refrigeration.
Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Inspector notes: Observed assorted sauces and seasonings in the kitchen are not labeled. Please label all food items in the reach in refrigeration units/walk in coolers for proper identification.
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed kikoman soy sauce buckets are being reused to store assorted food pastes and sauces. Please do not use single use kikoman food containers to store paste mixes or other sauces.
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Obse5bed both restrooms vents are dusty. Please clean.
Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Inspector notes: Please post your non smoking sign at the entrance to the facility.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hq Hot Pot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hq Hot Pot on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hq Hot Pot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.