Royal Hot Pot & BBQ
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Royal Hot Pot & BBQ has five inspections in the public record. Royal Hot Pot & BBQ was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up three times.
Royal Hot Pot & BBQ's latest score of 67 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils container in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Rear employee restroom door left open. Closed by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in rice. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket, cell phone, on prep line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Multiple. Covered by manger. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Container of dry Raman noodles not covered at buffet line. Person In Charge placed lid on container. Note: hinged lid is required for container, or foods to be placed under existing sneeze guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop pot in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at dry goods. Sanitizer.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date of last use. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag by restaurant utensils at wait-station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup by blower.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sprouts , sauce uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door left open.
32-02-4
50
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Dec 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer kissing at back door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks unsecured, person in charge chained. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing two ceiling tiles in storage area. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the back door, light visible.
35B-01-4
82
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee dumped garbage to dumpster then returned to inside without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee did not wash hands after leaving bathroom located in kitchen area. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Tray of raw shrimp over lettuce in walk in cooler. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over condiments. Frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser not functioning. By kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Minor Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ). **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service containers on floor . Frontline. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered sauce containers in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom located in kitchen area with door left open. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks by dry goods.
51-11-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on reach in cooler / make table handles.
14-71-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Hot Pot & BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Hot Pot & BBQ on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Hot Pot & BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Royal Hot Pot & BBQ.
How does Royal Hot Pot & BBQ compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Royal Hot Pot & BBQ most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Royal Hot Pot & BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Royal Hot Pot & BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Royal Hot Pot & BBQ 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 Royal Hot Pot & BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Hot Pot & BBQ is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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