VOLCANO HOT POT & BBQ
3560 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32803 · 407-652-0033
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Several sauces and buffet items not marked. All put on time at 11:55am. Operator immediately marked
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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 out of its original packaging over shrimp dumplings and oysters in walk in freezer. Operator removed
Ceiling tile missing. Out of place above cooler front line
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice bucket. Operator inverted
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone, tablet, notebook, charger, drink above side prep table. Sweaters on dry storsge shelf. Operator removed all
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Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink was setup with sanitizer in the middle. Operator immediately fixed to correct setup
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water of 73F. Operator discarded water
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing warer. Operator placed under running water
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Msg and salt mix, Miso sauce, mushroom sauce, pork sauce. Operator labeled all
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Several sauces and buffet items not marked. All put on time at 11:55am. Operator immediately marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun nozzle at bar Can opener blade rusted and food cebris
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In msg. Operator removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Operator immediately inverted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks on prep tables. Operator immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several containers of food on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor at bar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Boba flavors. Operator immediately labeled
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard on frozen meats for customer self service
Apr 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard on frozen meats for customer self service
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/ 8 employees working no certified food manager present
Feb 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard on frozen meats for customer self service
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/ 8 employees working no certified food manager present
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at bottom of door leading outside back door and side door
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink not stored to dry
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate9 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Attempted 4 times used not inspector strips and operator test strips
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard on frozen meats for customer self service
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Almost entire buffet line 50-56° per operator items on buffet less than 2 hours steak (50F - Cold Holding); kimchi (50F - Cold Holding); leaf lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); scallops (52F - Cold Holding); bok choy (57F - Cold Holding); coconut milk (48F - Cold Holding) Operator chose to place items on time plan
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Last day served not on oyster tags
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/ 8 employees working no certified food manager present
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. Per operator manager took forms home.
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. Unable to provide proof of food handler training
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. No consumer advisory for raw oysters that consumers are wipeither eating raw or cooking in hot pot. Printed advisory and operator posted during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemical in busser cart no label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice and flour. Operator removed container
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at bottom of door leading outside back door and side door
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor cook line Walk in cooler bin of onions and buckets of sauces on floor Operator removed items off floor
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in ice up in touching ice in front bar area Operator moved scoop
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 76° water Operator dumped water
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service foam containers stored on floor in back storage area
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front bar hand sink slow draining
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink not stored to dry
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin flour in back storage area no label
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips provided during inspection. Operator will acquire chlorine test strips before opening
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.