Malubianbian Hot Pot
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
41
Score
Across the available record, Malubianbian Hot Pot has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Malubianbian Hot Pot's latest score of 41 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon, seaweed salad 62F-65F cold holding in self service area less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put in ice bath for temp recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in 3 comp sink. Advised to wash hands in hand sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen was wrapped with cellophane. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table while cutting beef. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Backpack and jacket over clean dishes. - purse on container of seasoning. Operator removed all **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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. Tools and wd40 over prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and beef thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw Beef over cooked cow intestines in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink block by container at end of cook line
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is holding cut tomatoes on time in kitchen and switching out every 2 hours. Provided operator with time plan
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drink on dry storage shelf -Drink on shelf with dishes Operator immediately removed all **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on dish storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bagged potatoes. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front bar and in kitchen. Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between prep coolers. Operator immediately removed
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in both prep coolers and bottom interior of cooler under slicer
23-03-4
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. Wd40 on table next to slicer Tools on top of microwave . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and skewer containers not protected
24-05-4
35
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. **Warning**
11-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Beef over fish and shrimp in reach in cooler. Manager changed order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs ambient (50F - Cold Holding). Held on counter less than 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef (50F - Cold Holding) pork (49F - Cold Holding) pork (49F - Cold Holding)in walk-in from yesterday. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler from yesterday. beef (50F - Cold Holding) melon (50F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours on table. pork (49F - Cold Holding)in walk-in from yesterday. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots in front of sink on cook line. Manager moved pots. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. All meat products on menu are served raw. Menu indicates "FRESH CUT MEET". Manager changed hand menus to read "All meat products are raw". **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards medium blue. Staff took to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make tables. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black beans. Staff removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch in reach in cooler **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat , ear buds and other items. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer beef stored in containers on floor. Dry storage cases of oil. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine . Manager stud up scoop. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cabbage over cooked pork. Staff removed pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
20
Jun 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No chemicals for dish machine and no hot water due to gas for hot water tank off. **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Malubianbian Hot Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Malubianbian Hot Pot on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Malubianbian Hot Pot?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Malubianbian Hot Pot.
How does Malubianbian Hot Pot compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Malubianbian Hot Pot most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Malubianbian Hot Pot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Malubianbian Hot Pot have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Malubianbian Hot 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 Malubianbian Hot Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Malubianbian Hot Pot is inspected around four times per year on average.
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