LAMEIZI HOT POT & BBQ

Name: LAMEIZI HOT POT & BBQ
Address: 2501 E FOWLER AVE., TAMPA, FL, 33612, US
Rating: 76.3

2501 E FOWLER AVE., TAMPA, FL 33612

License #3919093

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76.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LAMEIZI HOT POT & BBQ in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 6 critical, 8 major, 15 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 5, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 3 major, and 2 minor.

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[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. Dishwasher has an empty container of chlorine connected to dishwasher. Management added chlorine to dishwasher.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Oyster thawing in standing water manager turned on water.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored overtop fresh herbs inside walk in cooler.
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle use that scoop inside MSG bin.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink and back kitchen area has dirty dishes stored inside it.

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 51F Cooked sausage 51F Raw beef 50F
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on wok station handle. Manager removed and placed tongs at dishwasher.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored overtop food preparation table on cooks line.
[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/
[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. Dishwasher retested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath food preparation sink by dry storage.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler on cooks line.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath food preparation sink in back kitchen area by dry stored.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working in preparation in back kitchen area have no hair restraints.
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop ready to eat sauces inside walk in cooler. Managers removed and properly stored shelled eggs.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored buckets.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Oyster thawing in standing water. Management turned on water.

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