Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee
1872 Thomasville Rd Ste a, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ has accumulated 61 violations across 16 inspections since October 2022, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2 but with a pronounced pattern of recurring high-priority violations. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in 9 of the 16 inspections, and employee health policy violations appeared in 6 inspections. Consumer advisory violations were documented in 7 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on July 24, 2025 (complaint-based) documented 6 high-priority violations including employee health policy, consumer advisory, and handwashing violations, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: July 24, 2025
Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages
Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee had?
- Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee find?
- Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on July 24, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
- No, Lao Jia Hot Pot and BBQ in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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