Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot

1568 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

Korean

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoons in water next to the rice cooker at 73F. The water was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. At the 2 compartment prep sink. Employee washed his hands using soap. Had employee wash his hands using soap. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-20-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 2 compartment prep sink. I had the employee to use a designated hand washing sink and clean and sanitize the prep sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between flip top reach in cooler and 2 door flat top at the end of the cook line.

10-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop and spoons in standing water at 71F. Next to rice cookers. Water was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her hair and put on gloves without washing her hands. The manager had the employee to remove the gloves , wash her hands and put on a new pair of gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-25-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black back pack on the rack with beverage syrups next to the walk in cooler. 2 black jackets on the shelf with condiments . Liquid smoke, pineapple juice. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 door reach in cooler in the kitchen area.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp, chicken, beef pork, etc. in the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The manager drained the water from the food. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-31-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and utility table across from the cook line.

10-17-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons in a Pepsi cut on top of the flip top reach in cooler across from the wok line. Utensils was inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Feb 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet. At the 2 compartment sink across from the ice machine.

29-11-4

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of safe staff certificates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: **Time Extended**

53B-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on microwave missing in dessert area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot?

Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot.

How does Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot 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 Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kpot Korean BBQ & Hotpot is inspected around two times per year on average.

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