Hi Pot
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Hi Pot nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Sep 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Daytona Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by prep sink and cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -next to fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Sep 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by prep sink and cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -old cooking equipment removed. Woks added. -coolers and ice machine moved **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Per operator has submitted plans **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -next to fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
64
Sep 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Feb 10, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High 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. Tested 0 ppm. Corrected to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over tomato paste, glass goor cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray cleanser on ice machine **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. -shoyu ramen,spicy shoyu ramen,shio ramen,black garlic oil ramen,miso ramen,spicy miso all have soft boil egg **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -warewashing area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - warewashing area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -remove reach in coolers,added hot water bath,and added new equipment . Noodle machine by back door. Per manager noodle machine is used to make noodles. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -by entrance to kitchen **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - boxed oil jugs **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of stove **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of napkins on floor under front counter **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - screw driver on ice machine **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. - washed, cut leafy greens; chicken ,pork per operator, held in packaging less than 48 hours per operator **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - back area **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment **Warning**
36-10-4
16
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior and interior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Time extension top of dish machine **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -2 yellow cutting boards and blue cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand sink by ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -deli sheets in storage room -to go containers in hallway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Deli sheets **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under dish machine and cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
74
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice untensil **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of to go containers on floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Improved **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hot water line not connecting to sink by dishmachine. Water leaks when turned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: -water tube connect , still leaks a little **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -yellow cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -large sauce container and soy sauce **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
86
Dec 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by prep sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -by prep sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -mens and ladies room **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hi Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hi Pot on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hi Pot?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hi Pot.
How does Hi Pot compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Hi Pot most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Hi Pot's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hi Pot have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hi Pot means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hi Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hi Pot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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