Hi-Pot
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
6
Score
Hi-Pot appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 17 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Hi-Pot's 6 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
9
Critical latest
5
Major latest
18
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint Full
9 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of ethanol stored near rice cooker in kitchen area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above tofu inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects flying in the air near kitchen prep table in kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Water not obtained from an approved source. Observed male employee obtain water from mop sink and use for food prep.
27-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch soiled pot and then immediately put on gloves without proper hand washing.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee take out trash and immediately touch clean pan without proper hand washing.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine stored above prep table inside kitchen area.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf used to store food equipment with rust accumulation.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed white cutting board inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles near walk in cooler in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable at the prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath cook line soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container with seasoning at the kitchen prep area.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of unwashed cabbage on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside white chest freezer in kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed blue wiping cloth under white cutting board at prep table inside kitchen area.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odors inside kitchen area near mop sink.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler located across the cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at the mop sink heavily soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket near mop sink. Operator rinsed and hung up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working clear squeeze bottle of oil not labeled at the cook line.
02D-01-5
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Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of ethanol stored next to rice cooker. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over bottled drinks inside walk in cooler. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored above food prep table located across the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table shelves with rust accumulation.
22-31-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up inside dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves next to cook line.
14-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine near front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled. Observed wall behind dish machine soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of seasonings located next to cook line with no label.
02D-01-5
33
Aug 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white grooved cutting board at prep station.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
14-17-4
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding); half and half (51F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per invoices provided, since 2 days prior. Observed tapioca pearls (51F - Cold Holding) ;bamboo shoots (53F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, since the previous day. Observed cooked pork belly (51F - Cold Holding) manager unable to determine time inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed cut tomatoes at 38F, shredded chicken 45F, cheese 50F ,pudding 56F, cooked pork 51F all cold holding at walk in cooler since the previous day. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding); half and half (51F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per invoices provided, since 2 days prior. Observed tapioca pearls (51F - Cold Holding);bamboo shoots (53F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, since the previous day. Observed cooked pork belly (51F - Cold Holding) manager unable to determine time inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed cut tomatoes at 38F, shredded chicken 45F, cheese 50F ,pudding 56F, cooked pork 51F all cold holding at walk in cooler since the previous day. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at sides and bottom of back exit door at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door at kitchen. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
70
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed tapioca balls with no time stamp at front counter area by soda machine. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked cabbage(49F - Cold Holding)12; cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); pork belly (55F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (51F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler.As per manager for approximately 3 hours. Manager placed bags of ice over products.raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding);at walk in cooler, As per manager in cooler since previous days. Observed lamb (66F - Cold Holding); clams (61F - Cold Holding); krab sticks (57F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (64F - Cold Holding); veggie spring rolls (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (58F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (56F - Cold Holding);at flip top cooler across from stove. As per manager for approximately 2 hours.Manager placed bags of ice over products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rice holster at kitchen next to stove soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed food manager unaware of maximum cold holding temperatures. Coached manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front reach in freezer at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on food storage shelf at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door near bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags at dry storage area at front of kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed wall at cook line soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink substance inside ice machine at front counter area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Manager took bucket to replenish with chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-01-4
32
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice container soiled. Observed cutting boards with stains at cook line. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed interior of rice container soiled. Observed cutting boards with stains at cook line. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside rice container. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside rice container. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance at 3 compartment sink. Employee began removing debris. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed wall soiled with black substance at 3 compartment sink. Employee began removing debris. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled across from ware washing area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. Observed shelves near back exit door at kitchen soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled across from ware washing area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. Observed shelves near back exit door at kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed gap at bottom of back exit door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed 2 cooking pots not inverted near washing area. Manager inverted items. Observed bowls not inverted at front counter area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed 2 cooking pots not inverted near washing area. Manager inverted items. Observed bowls not inverted at front counter area. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hi-Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hi-Pot on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 four times, more than any other issue at Hi-Pot.
How does Hi-Pot compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Hi-Pot most recently scored 6 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Hi-Pot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hi-Pot have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hi-Pot means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hi-Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hi-Pot is inspected around two times per year on average.
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