Hot Spot Barbecue

901 E La Rua St, Pensacola, FL 32501
American
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Hot Spot Barbecue, the earliest from 2022. Hot Spot Barbecue was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Among Pensacola restaurants, the typical score is 95; Hot Spot Barbecue is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked item up from ground and did not change glove. Instructed operator to request employee to change glove. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
78
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Spot Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Spot Barbecue on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Hot Spot Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Hot Spot Barbecue most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Hot Spot Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Spot Barbecue have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hot Spot Barbecue 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 Hot Spot Barbecue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Spot Barbecue is inspected around two times per year on average.