K-POT
474 W STATE RD 436 · ALTAMONTE SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32714
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. -bar dish machine 0ppm. Container empty. Operator will use 3 compartment sink behind bar until sanitizer delivered.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -pans of raw chicken, beef and pork above washed potatoes, watercress, cabbage in walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -majority of items (kimchi (46-50F – Cold Holding); cut melon (55F – Cold Holding); mussels (38-52F – Cold Holding); shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); pork (40-56F – Cold Holding); chicken (40F – Cold Holding); spam (60F – Cold Holding); lobster balls (53F – Cold Holding); fried tofu (51F – Cold Holding) on buffet for hot pot self service. Operator filled out time plan, printed and laminated sheets for time marking. Operator will monitor and use 4 or 6 hour plan. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -miso holding at 127 on cook line less than 1 hour. Product heated. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 8
01C-03-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -no tags for clams. Provided handout on shore stock tags.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pan in hand wash sink on cook-line. Operator removed. -hand wash sink in corner of prep area blocked by buckets, covered with cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -for chlorine dish machine.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -all employees present read and signed forms. All others will complete forms on next shift. Provided forms to operator in English and Spanish. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at hand wash sink in dish room. Operator purchased next door. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
21-17-4Basic – Clean linens stored on floor. -in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knife and cleaver on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice scoops in water 68°f. Water removed.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:08 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.