Altamonte Springs, Seminole County

K-POT

474 W STATE RD 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Jan 5, 2026
City
Altamonte Springs
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 5, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 24278682

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bartender rinsing water pitcher at hand wash sink behind bar. Advised. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 24278681

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -detergent, cleaner in kitchen. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

35B-08-4

Detail 24278680

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -3 fly strips attached to ceiling in prep area, possible to walk under them during travel to walk-in cooler. Recommend enclosed traps.

29-08-4

Detail 24278679

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand wash sink in dish area, pipe leaking under basin.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 23965211

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -1 small flying insect on wall outside walk-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23965217

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef above packaged noodles. -raw beef above bean sprouts Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23965215

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -kimchi (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (38-53F - Cold Holding); mussels (39-56F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours on buffet. Items piled above load line.

03B-01-6

Detail 23965214

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -1 hot pot broth 123° hot holding. Moved to burner to reheat. Repeat Violation

01C-01-4

Detail 23965216

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. -bag of clams split into 2 containers, tag with 1 container in different cooler. Advised operator to make copy of tag to keep with other container.

36-32-5

Detail 23965213

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling above middle walk-in cooler slightly soiled, corner not smooth and cleanable.

10-07-4

Detail 23965212

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar spoon and strainer in water at bar, water 77°. Operator dumped water. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 23517653

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -rewrapped frozen chicken above rewrapped frozen beef in walk-in freezer. Operator moved products. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23517647

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -reconstituted miso broth 118 less than 1 hour. Product reheated to 187 to hold at 135 or greater. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 23517649

Intermediate - 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. -missing for multiple kitchen employees. Operator provided forms to employees. Corrective Action Taken

32-12-6

Detail 23517651

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -lid missing from women's restroom trash can.

10-12-5

Detail 23517650

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop, ice paddle on edge of ice machine.

10-01-5

Detail 23517648

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle in bulk sugar. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 23517652

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -small ice cream spoons.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22975605

High Priority - 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. -0ppm main dishwasher. -0ppm bar glass washer. Operator called for repair. Repeat Violation Warning

09-01-4

Detail 22975603

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -kitchen employee handling washed mushrooms. Advised. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22975609

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw meats on shelf above cut produce. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22975612

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -kimchi (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in make table, cooler not set up properly to hold refrigeration. -beef (77F - Cold Holding); shrimp (85F - Cold Holding) in prep sink after thawing. Ice added, product moved to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-38-5

Detail 22975613

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. -kimchi in walk in cooler. Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 22975607

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -heads of Napa cabbage cut in half to make kimchi 70° after 4 hours. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22975604

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -establishment has 4 tags, 2 not date marked. Establishment serves 10 bags of clams per week per operator. Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. 3-203.12(C)(2)(b) FC: (C) The identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag or label, as specified under Paragraph B of this section, by: (2) If shellstock are removed from its tagged or labeled container: (b) Ensuring that shellstock from one tagged or labeled container are not commingled with shellstock from another container with different certification numbers; different harvest dates; or different growing areas as identified on the tag or label before being ordered by the consumer Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22975611

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at hand wash sink on cook line or dish area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22975606

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -multiple spray bottles of degreaser. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22975608

Basic - Food stored on floor. -some cases and containers of food on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22975610

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -missing from Pepsi cooler, cook line cooler. Warning

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 8Basic: 3Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 22559604

High Priority - 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 0ppm. Container empty. Operator will use 3 compartment sink behind bar until sanitizer delivered.

08A-05-6

Detail 22559606

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -pans of raw chicken, beef and pork above washed potatoes, watercress, cabbage in walk-in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 22559605

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -majority of items (kimchi (46-50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (55F - Cold Holding); mussels (38-52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); pork (40-56F - Cold Holding); chicken (40F - Cold Holding); spam (60F - Cold Holding); lobster balls (53F - Cold Holding); fried tofu (51F - Cold Holding) on buffet for hot pot self service. Operator filled out time plan, printed and laminated sheets for time marking. Operator will monitor and use 4 or 6 hour plan. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22559607

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -miso holding at 127 on cook line less than 1 hour. Product heated. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22559611

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -no tags for clams. Provided handout on shore stock tags.

22-02-4

Detail 22559598

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22559603

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pan in hand wash sink on cook-line. Operator removed. -hand wash sink in corner of prep area blocked by buckets, covered with cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22559608

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -for chlorine dish machine.

53A-05-6

Detail 22559601

Intermediate - 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/ -manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22559610

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22559612

Intermediate - 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. -all employees present read and signed forms. All others will complete forms on next shift. Provided forms to operator in English and Spanish. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22559602

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at hand wash sink in dish room. Operator purchased next door. Corrected On-Site

21-17-4

Detail 22559600

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. -in storage room. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22559599

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knife and cleaver on cook line. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22559609

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice scoops in water 68°f. Water removed.

Jul 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08B-02-4

Detail 22104534

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Operator received wrong size glass for sneeze guards. Will correct prior to opening.

32-12-5

Detail 22104533

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.