HQ BBQ AND HOT POT
4958 BAYOU BLVD, Pensacola FL 32503 · 850.466.2154
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees using phone and did not wash hands before getting on prep line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in undrained ice. Shucked oysters inside upright reach in cooler.
Shucked clams/mussels/oysters received at greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Oysters 47/48f, held overnight, operate voluntarily discarded items.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Items inside walk in walker Operator place date mark
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed items inside walk in freezer.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees using phone and did not wash hands before getting on prep line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple items on floor inside walk in cooler.
Food stored in undrained ice. Oysters inside reach in cooler.
Jun 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Violation still within compliance window 06/14/2024.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken gizzards a box of ox tails inside walk cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 47/49f less than 4hrs.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Violation addressed on 04/14/2024
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station next to upright reach in freezer in kitchen.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items inside walk in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Inside storage room in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed items inside storage room.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 100f.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Apr 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided advisory to operator.
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over tofu inside reach in cooler. Operator removed items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Oysters with no tags.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided advisory to operator.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided advisory to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple items inside storage room. Operator placed items correctly.
Food stored in undrained ice. Claims, mussels, and oysters in standing water inside multiple reach in coolers. Operator placed items correctly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Operator placed items correctly.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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