Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ 10 times, with records going back to 2023. Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 10 violations to closer to 19 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ's latest score of 78 sits above the Winter Garden average of 66. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Clams and mussels on buffet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
01C-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cooler containing raw beef **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb over pre rinse and mopsink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In bar blocked by soda hose **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Clams and mussels on buffet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
01C-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed used under food equipment to clean **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
29
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
13 critical violations. 9 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 39 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.O ppm.Afterwards 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored next to clean utensils **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Sesame paste **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 in dish area **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged raw chicken over raw beef walk in freezer not original container Mechanically tenderized beef over pork reach in freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat sauce walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs touching raw chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cooler containing raw beef **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All raw beef All raw seafood frogs legs, crab,Krab Melon Cut lettuce All cooked item Fish cake Cooked chicken Raw shell eggs Cooked veg **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. All raw beef All raw seafood frogs legs, crab,Krab Melon Cut lettuce All cooked item Fish cake Cooked chicken Raw shell eggs Cooked veg **Warning**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to clean utensils **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb over pre rinse and mopsink **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Stained cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In bar blocked by soda hose **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dishwasher area and prep kitchen Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has time on a dry erase chart, unable to produce time plan **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Clams and mussels on buffet **Warning**
01C-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Spray bottles throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves soiled **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Raw beef **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior rice cooker Hand wash sink soiled in kitchen Fronts and handles of all reach in coolers located in kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed used under food equipment to clean **Warning**
14-06-4
2
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Over 200 at the bar. Operator diluted water rechecked. 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Bottle with orange liquid on cart.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron on dish drying rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by drink area in the kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from dish washer soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
47
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. -0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Oven cleaner over dry goods.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussels and oysters.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. -Oysters.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow spray bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Corn in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of brown sugar.
02D-01-5
35
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb located at dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator placed correct time on all food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - dish soap and stainless steel cleaner stored next to cooking oil in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener - white cutting boards in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - stainless steel scrubber stored in hand sin at front bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar, rice, flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - ice scoop stored on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -serving spoon stored next to cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - employee drink stored in freezer next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
33
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Cleaner stored on top of dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink and hose Bibb by dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Quaternary ammonia at the boba station. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Cleaner on top of dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning.Under hood suppression system - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen and dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled dishwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Space in ceiling by water heater area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Guar gum at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
37
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 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 .Operator noted the time frame on the plan. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Cleaner stored on top of dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink and hose Bibb by dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Seafood at the buffet line. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Four , small flying insects in kitchen.2 in dining room and 2 in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by container and beer kegs. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Quaternary ammonia at the boba station. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Cleaner on top of dishmachine.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning.Under hood suppression system
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen and dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled dishwashing sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Space in ceiling by water heater area.
36-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Guar gum at the bar.
02D-01-5
20
Mar 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Quaternary ammonia.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of for the dishmachine available for warewashing. Operator is waiting for Ecolab to install the sanitizer.
22-38-5
64
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 Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ.
How does Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ 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 Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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