VOLCANO HOT POT & BBQ
2906 OAKWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33020 · 954.534.7578
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kimchi (62F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles of unknown substances on shelves with to go containers and napkins in dry storage. Manager moved bottles to chemical shelves.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in Atosa lowboy reach in cooler in kitchen reading 25F. All foods at proper temperature for cold holding - not frozen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets on ice machine doors have mad like build up.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottles on dry goods shelf. Manager labeled as windex and cleaner.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Manager inverted.
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 in contact with flour in bulk container. Employee removed scoop to be cleaned.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Electrical bug zapper over prep table in back prep area. Employee moved zapper away from preparation area.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Loose plastic spoons by ice cream freezer and end of buffet not presented with all handles facing same way.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area above prep sinks in back prep station soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label missing from bulk flour container in prep area.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
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 stored on top shelf above raw pork, raw beef not in original packaging in 2 door stainless reach in freezer, operator reorganized
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds hot buffet, cold buffet on TPHC, operator unable to provide written plan at time of inspection. Provided written plan to operator and operator completed at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kimchi (62F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator returned to batch. Discussed with operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing Pink substance at beverage station. Operator labeled cleaner
Food stored on floor. Bin of raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in top of ice machine, operator cleaned and sanitized and moved to pan
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 80F at kitchen cook area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized and discarded water
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Pans of raw chicken stored above raw beef on speed rack in walk in freezer, operator reorganized
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Recent tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rubber gloves stored in triple sink area hand wash sink. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw tenderized beef stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of bleach stored with soy sauce in prep area. Operator properly stored
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Clam tag removed from secondary container. Operator moved tag back to container, discussed with operator
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not provided for any employees. Provided to operator
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 oyster consumer advisory to operator. Operator posted
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled cleaner
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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.