Meat2bbq Hot Pot
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Meat2bbq Hot Pot has 15 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 95, which Meat2bbq Hot Pot's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Many roach droppings along hole in wall near the floor in employee bathroom in back storage room. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: No roach droppings observed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: No droppings observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed stuck on separate sticky traps under shelves in storage hallway. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: No live roaches observed upon callback. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: No live roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in the following locations: 2 under shelves in dry storage hallway, 2 on floor in back storage room, and 1 in employee restroom in back storage room. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: 5 dead roaches observed upon callback in the following locations: 4 under shelves in dry storage hallway, and 1 on the floor under dish machine. Manager swept up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: No dead roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
70
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Many roach droppings along hole in wall near the floor in employee bathroom in back storage room. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: No roach droppings observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed stuck on separate sticky traps under shelves in storage hallway. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: No live roaches observed upon callback. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in the following locations: 2 under shelves in dry storage hallway, 2 on floor in back storage room, and 1 in employee restroom in back storage room. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: 5 dead roaches observed upon callback in the following locations: 4 under shelves in dry storage hallway, and 1 on the floor under dish machine. Manager swept up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
70
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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. Upon inspection: sushi rice and tapioca boba do not have time markings. Per operator, both items finished cooking 30 minutes prior. Instructed operator to place time markers for 4 hours on items. **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 45f and tuna 44f in reach-in sushi cooler, both for 30 minutes. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Many roach droppings along hole in wall near the floor in employee bathroom in back storage room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed stuck on separate sticky traps under shelves in storage hallway. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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/. Plan review submitted but not approved on 1/28/26, and time extended to next unannounced inspection on 2/12/26. No approved plans for drink bar converted to sushi bar. This violation will be addressed by or after June 17. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in the following locations: 2 under shelves in dry storage hallway, 2 on floor in back storage room, and 1 in employee restroom in back storage room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in employee bathroom near the floor in back storage room.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach-in cooler and prep table. Operator removed knives during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
39
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Drink bar on plans converted to sushi bar. Rafters overhead. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Plans not approved. Unknown if plans have been submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Plans have been submitted on 1/28/26 but not yet approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Drink bar on plans converted to sushi bar. Rafters overhead. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Plans not approved. Unknown if plans have been submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice at sushi bar. Per operator, rice was left in rice cooker overnight and was being reused the next day.
03F-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice at sushi bar. Per operator, rice was left in rice cooker overnight and was being reused the next day.
01B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce and bean sprouts stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator put buckets on crates during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used to store beef in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved bottle during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen or at server station. Operator provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at server station. Operator provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk-in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door is in disrepair and unable to be sealed when door is closed.
35B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection
33-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed packages of ramen on floor in back prep area and multiple containers of food on floor of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in entirety of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting in dish area, cups wet nesting at server station
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink bottle on cold holding unit
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secure in kitchen beside cook line
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled
16-21-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in back prep area and on cook line
36-27-5
35
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef in non-food grade bags in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler since yesterday: rice cakes at 60f, pork pot stickers 58f. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler since yesterday: raw shell eggs ambient air 60f, rice cakes at 60f, pork pot stickers 58f.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In reach-in cooler since yesterday, raw shell eggs ambient air 60f. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Self-service salad bar does not have sneeze guard. **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sinks before entering kitchen and in prep area. Operator provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink before entering kitchen and in prep area. Operator retrained soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, boxes of chicken and corn stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler on make line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build-up.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several food items in walk-in freezer stored without covers or protection.
08B-12-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mussels barring keep frozen label not removed from packaging in walk-in cooler. Mussels still partially frozen. Operator removed mussels from package during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to exterior in back of kitchen unable to close completely.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors underneath tables, ovens, dry stock, prep area, and in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
27
Jun 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach-in freezer raw beef over mochi ice cream.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef held in retail bags in reach-in freezer.
14-31-5
64
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
30
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in walk-in cooler at 57f at time of inspection. Per manager, rice was held overnight and pulled out and broken up 1 hour ago and returned to cooler. Manager voluntarily disposed of rice.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in walk-in cooler at 57f at time of inspection. Per manager, rice was held overnight and pulled out and broken up 1 hour ago and returned to cooler. Manager voluntarily disposed of rice. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Items on conveyer belt held under time without written instructions. Provided instructions to operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front of kitchen entrance.
31B-05-4
52
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front of kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced vegetables and raw fish in walk in cooler uncovered. Employee covered during inspection. Raw Chicken Uncovered in reach in cooler at cook line. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meat2bbq Hot Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meat2bbq Hot Pot on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meat2bbq Hot Pot?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Meat2bbq Hot Pot.
How does Meat2bbq Hot Pot compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Meat2bbq Hot Pot most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Meat2bbq Hot Pot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Meat2bbq Hot Pot have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Meat2bbq Hot Pot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Meat2bbq Hot Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Meat2bbq Hot Pot is inspected around four times per year on average.
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