MASTER BA'S HOTPOT
12705 W SUNRISE BLVD, Sunrise FL 33323
Last inspected Oct 9, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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OCT 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Reach in freezer in storage room. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef. Items not commercially packaged.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015054367 | Dec 1, 2015 | Apr 18, 2016 | $700 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic oven cleaner substance not labeled at dish washer area. Operator labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on cook line employee removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chef knife stored between flip top cooler and prep table operator removed clean and sanitized
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ob tong handle in contact with pork belly in flip top cooler next. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer containers of sliced pork, beef,chicken not covered.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel used to line spam in flip top cooler across from cook line. PIC removed paper.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried wanton (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried wanton (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted on storage table behind cook line. PIC inverted plates.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils stored unprotected/uncovered in dining area next to flip top cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed fried chicken and pork stored uncovered in low boy cooler across from cook line.
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 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 beef stored next to raw chicken in reach in freezer. PUC removed and stored appropriately.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at dish washing area hand wash sink. Employee replaced paper towel.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Victor V. expired 8/30/2024
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage on prep table next to flip top cooler in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above raw beef in flip top cooler across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wanton and crab rangoon stored in covered in low boy cooler across from cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Feb 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Chef advised to set up three compartment sink until dishwasher machine is fixed. Three compartment sink chlorine 50ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Reach in freezer in storage room. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef. Items not commercially packaged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - flip top cooler across from cook line. Observed raw beef (42-48F - Cold Holding) chicken breast (42-48F - Cold Holding); fried shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); pork dumplin (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was placed in cooler approximately 3 hours prior to inspection items were out of temperature for approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. Employee placed items in cooler to rapid cool. Item was not prepared or portioned today.
Dead roaches on premises. - Dry storage area Observed one dead roach in dry storage area to the back left corner. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - walk-in cooler Observed employee meal stored next to restaurant items.
Food stored on floor. - Dry storage Observed oil stored on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water at preparation sink. Employee placed fish to thawing under running water.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.