K-POT KOREAN BBQ & HOT POT
3280 MARGARITAVILLE BLVD, Kissimmee FL 34747 · 407-507-0707
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw shell eggs over soy sauce containers in walk-in cooler.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment using frozen oysters that provide an oyster tag. Tags not kept for 90 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing wiping cloth at handwashing sink at start of cookline.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door of kitchen, along the bottom.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some tiles at warewashing area.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of water on floor at bar. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning at bottom shelf with seasoning containers at end of cookline not labeled. Bulk container of flour in prep area by walk-in cooler not labeled. Operator labeled.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line kimchi (45F - Cold Holding); placed 30 minutes ago. Operator placed more ice. Kitchen glass door reach in cooler kimchi (53F - Cold Holding); /1 hour; cheese cake (53F - Cold Holding); operator relocated.
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. Tapioca at bar area. Operator placed time mark..
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spring rolls (90F - Hot Holding)/ 30 minutes ago, placed on buffet line. Operator instructed to reheat.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator placed asterisks on menu for raw beef.
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. operator placed on wall.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by mop sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed thermometer.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Standing water in bottom of wait station glass door, reach-in-cooler. Operator removed water.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw oysters over wash vegetables. Operator remove wash vegetables under raw oysters
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use a hand wash sink to wet up a wiping cloth. Reeducate the manager to let employees know know hand wash sink is only for hand washing
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled degreaser and window glass cleaner
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Male public bathroom not having employees must wash hands before returning back to work
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Seafood station reach in cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish machine area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 over raw shrimp in walk in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder by walk in cooler door
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Not date marked
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet sprays
Nov 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 over raw shrimp in walk in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder by walk in cooler door
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Not date marked
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet sprays
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
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 over raw shrimp in walk in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder by walk in cooler door
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Not date marked
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil by back door Several cases of food on floor in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between soup make table and wall Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet sprays
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over pork and beef. Employee moved the chicken to be in the bottom
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boba, tapioca pearls (72F - Cold Holding), operator will be using time as public health control. Completed time as public health control form with operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs quaternary test strips
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sugar container and sugar cane syrup on the floor in bar area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water temperature 68F. Operator discarded water.
Light not functioning. 1 light out from hood
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor in bar area. Operator double bucket.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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