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HQ BBQ AND HOT POT

4958 BAYOU BLVD · PENSACOLA · Escambia County · FL 32503

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3413392
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8579342
DBPR license2705865

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over tofu inside reach in cooler. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Oysters with no tags.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 6

#6Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#7Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate02A-01-4

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided advisory to operator.

#10Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided advisory to operator.

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple items inside storage room. Operator placed items correctly.

#2Basic08B-31-4

Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Claims, mussels, and oysters in standing water inside multiple reach in coolers. Operator placed items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Operator placed items correctly.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.