HOTPOT WORLD

Name: HOTPOT WORLD
Address: 15463 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL, 33618, US
Rating: 79.5

15463 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33618

License #3919124

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79.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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HOTPOT WORLD in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 3 critical, 8 major, 5 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 3 major, and 1 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee monster drink in make cooler on the cooks line across from the stoves , employees moved drink to appropriate location.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Operator did not have the correct test strips for chlorine at time of inspection , manager said they will order some soon.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink behind bar had a bottle of Dawn dish soap in it , handwashing sink next to mop sink in back kitchen had plastic waste in it , employee removed item to appropriate location.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib on hot line next to stove top missing a vacuum breaker , discussed with manager the importance of a vacuum breaker .
[41-21-4] Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Handwashing soap at handwashing sink in an Aquafina bottle not labeled,employee labeled the items.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk inside bar area Reach in cooler no dated. Employee added date during time of inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tapioca in coconut milk 87F at 3:45pm left out on buffet line at 12:30pm reheated to 201F at 3:52pm.
[24-17-4] Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying plates next to Dish machine. Discussed with employee proper air drying.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards inside establishment inside kitchen area soiled.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal beverage containers stored on stored on top of bar counter next to hot water kettle. Employee energy drink stored on dry storage rack next to three compartment sink.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 6 containers of sauces stored on floor inside Walk in cooler. 4 jugs of apple juice stored on floor at bar area. Employee relocated all foods onto a shelf during time of inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Disposable gloves stored inside hand washing sink at bar area. Employee removed during time of inspection.
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tags for oysters and clams not kept for 90 days.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed kiwi stored over tofu in front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated unwashed kiwis to bottom shelf during time of inspection.
[22-41-4] 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. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Employee switched empty sanitizer with new sanitizer bucket, chlorine retested at 50ppm during time of inspection.
[53A-05-6] 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/ 8 employees working, no CFM present.

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