Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola

Last inspected:

4958 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32503
Overview

HQ BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola has 23 inspections on record spanning approximately a decade, with 99 total violations—averaging 4.3 per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, employee health policy violations are a persistent problem, cited in at least 5 separate inspections between 2024 and 2025, indicating a systemic compliance gap in managing sick or ill employees. Hand washing violations appeared in 4 inspections. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015 and 2017, including portable fire extinguisher gauge issues that were cited twice; a marked exit blockage near the bar in 2017 was corrected on site. The most recent inspection on September 15, 2025 was a complaint investigation that found three employee health policy violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
101Violations
0Closures
5Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola: Comparison to Escambia County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection
Escambia County Avg 2 violations / inspection 2 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Escambia County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit near bar blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
— 4 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**

— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 7 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola last inspected?
Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola?
The most frequently cited violations at Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola had?
Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola find?
Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola ever been shut down?
No, Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Hq BBQ and Hot Pot in Pensacola operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Logan's Roadhouse 415 (2015-2017).

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