KPOT KOREAN BBQ & HOTPOT
1025 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
DEC 24
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022055070 | Nov 2, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2021058055 | Dec 6, 2021 | Jan 21, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2015023659 | Apr 24, 2015 | Jun 25, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked chicken wings held at room temperature, no plan. Emailed and reviewed time procedures with operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, operator placed in drink rack.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 2 drinks in open containers in prep area. Operator placed lids.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal sausage in walk in cooler with restaurant food items. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metal pans on clean dish shelving. Drinking glasses at soda fountain. Operator separated items to dry.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk MSG. Operator placed correctly.
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Bar dish machine tested 3 times at 0ppm. 3 compartment sink at bar was set up, quaternary sanitizer tested at 200ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed pineapple and watermelon in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator using Sink and Surface sanitizer at dish 3 compartment sink. Quaternary and chlorine test strips provided.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on shelf next to drink mix bottles at bar. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic 1/4 containers on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk marinade container in walk in cooler. Operator removed scoop
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddles in room temperature water. Operator discarded water, replaced paddles with clean ones.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority8 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed proper tag requirements and sent handout to manager
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.
Establishment not maintaining clam/oyster tags for 90 days. Discussed proper tag requirements and sent handout to manager
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink and server station blocked by carts. Manager moved
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By server station
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.
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. Had manager print and post oyster advisory at Buffet and front door
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes removed his hat and rubbed his hands through his hair without washing his hands before handling clean dishes. I had the employee to discontinue wash dishes until he washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings 115F buffet. Discussed withe the person in charge about using Time As A Public Health Control
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed the procedures with the person in charge. Tags not in order.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils (strainer) in the hand washing sink next to the fryers in the kitchen. The strainer was removed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open bottle of Powerade zero(fruit punch) on the shelf a container of maraschino cherries inside the Pepsi cooler across from the end of the cook line next to the hand washing sink against the wall. The beverage was relocated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket on the rack with condiments across from the rice cooker.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in dishwasher/kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in water in seltzer water at 69F. The water was discarded and the ice scoop was wa, rinsed and sanitized.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection 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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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.