FIRE HOT POT & BBQ
4250 US 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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 10ppm); operator switched chlorine container Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed following: approximately 15 live flies in food preparation area above 3-compartment sink Approximately approximately 10 live flies on cookline. Observed flies landing on cut lettuce and raw shell eggs on cookline.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Observed flies landing on cut lettuce and raw shell eggs on cookline. California roll 49f, cooked sushi 57f on buffet
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed California roll 49f, cooked sushi 57f on buffet on buffet approximately 2 hrs.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top unit, imitation crab 57f, raw chicken 55f, raw beef 55f, cooked potatoes 53f. Approximately 1hr, employees moved food to walk in cooler. Potatoes 48f at approximately 30 minutes, imitation crab 45f California roll 49f, cooked sushi 57f on buffet **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 3
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce and margarine on floor in dry storage area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed corn starch, flour, rice uncovered in dry storage area. Employee covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:11 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.