Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Working containers of food removed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken out of its original packaging over shrimp dumplings and oysters in walk in freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Msg and salt mix, Miso sauce , mushroom sauce , pork sauce . Operator labeled all **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Out of place above cooler front line
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice bucket. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone , tablet, notebook, charger , drink above side prep table. Sweaters on dry storsge shelf. Operator removed all **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink was setup with sanitizer in the middle. Operator immediately fixed to correct setup **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water of 73F . Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing warer. Operator placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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. Several sauces and buffet items not marked. All put on time at 11:55am. Operator immediately marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun nozzle at bar Can opener blade rusted and food cebris
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor at bar
29-19-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Operator immediately inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several containers of food on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In msg. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks on prep tables. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Boba flavors. Operator immediately labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard on frozen meats for customer self service **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Sneeze guard installed not adequate protection. Giving extension to allow time to make changes. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Operator still waiting for proper size glass to be delivered. Operator will monitor, making sure sliding doors remain closed to protect frozen meats. Time extend to next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
86
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard on frozen meats for customer self service **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Sneeze guard installed not adequate protection. Giving extension to allow time to make changes. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 8 employees working no certified food manager present **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Current front of house worker said they are currently doing lessons to take the test **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
78
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard on frozen meats for customer self service **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 8 employees working no certified food manager present **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at bottom of door leading outside back door and side door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink not stored to dry **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
70
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Almost entire buffet line 50-56° per operator items on buffet less than 2 hours steak (50F - Cold Holding); kimchi (50F - Cold Holding); leaf lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); scallops (52F - Cold Holding); bok choy (57F - Cold Holding); coconut milk (48F - Cold Holding) Operator chose to place items on time plan **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard on frozen meats for customer self service **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Attempted 4 times used not inspector strips and operator test strips **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Last day served not on oyster tags **Warning**
01C-03-4
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/ 8 employees working no certified food manager present **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per operator manager took forms home. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Unable to provide proof of food handler training **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for raw oysters that consumers are wipeither eating raw or cooking in hot pot. Printed advisory and operator posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemical in busser cart no label **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice and flour. Operator removed container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at bottom of door leading outside back door and side door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor cook line Walk in cooler bin of onions and buckets of sauces on floor Operator removed items off floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in ice up in touching ice in front bar area Operator moved scoop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 76° water Operator dumped water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service foam containers stored on floor in back storage area **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front bar hand sink slow draining **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink not stored to dry **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin flour in back storage area no label **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Oct 31, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ.
How does Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Volcano 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.
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