Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

MR HOT POT

5399 COMMERCIAL WAY · SPRING HILL · Hernando County · FL 34606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3681641
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13577293
DBPR license3701293

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#1High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Food on conveyor belt on dishes for service/seating area not covered. Operator had employees place covers. Steam table containing appetizers in buffet area not covered with lids. Operator placed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef placed on shelf above cut ready-to-eat vegetables in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Spring Roll (118F – Hot Holding) in steam table in buffet area. Operator removed to start to reheat product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#2Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in kitchen to the right of the cook line and near the dishpit area blocked with a hose in the sinks. Operator removed making handwash sinks accessible. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.