HOT BOX
524 N MARKET ST, Webster FL 33597 · 813-504-2760
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 3 visits since November 2025
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind soda fridge at pickup window. 3 live in stand up reach in fridge door. Operator killed and cleaned area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Licensing violations 50-08 Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
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 packet states the ceiling is frp, it is metal and it is not smooth and cleanable.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Nov 10, 2025Administrative determination recommendedLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Licensing violations 50-08 Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind soda fridge at pickup window. 3 live in stand up reach in fridge door. Operator killed and cleaned area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 hotdogs, 3 chicken wings, 1 hamburger Patty Ham 64f 11oz, mozzarella 62f, Raw beef 56f 2lbs pork pull 58f, sausage at 56f 6 oz, Cut lettuce 60f sausage 5 links 58f, Eggs 55f ambient temperature. Coleslaw 55f 3 cups.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (59F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (58F - Cold Holding); hamburger (59F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding); eggs ambient (55F); sausage links 58 (55F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding); pull pork (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (62F - Cold Holding); ham (64F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (63F - Cold Holding)
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 packet states the ceiling is frp, it is metal and it is not smooth and cleanable.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink water temperature 72f. 3cs temperature 70f. No hot water for the entire establishment.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Dead roaches on premises. 8 underneath prep table, 2 on top of the stand up reach in fridge and 2 next to fridge by entrance door. 3 dead inside stand up reach in fridge. 12 dead behind stand up reach in fridge. Operator discarded all roaches and cleaned area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Milk on floor of unit, Employee cleaned milk from floor.
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