Melting Pot of Tallahassee
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
50
Score
Melting Pot of Tallahassee appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Melting Pot of Tallahassee's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Stopped employee and had them wash hands before continuing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Large two handle knife stored between wall and knife holder.
24-14-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in door does not fully close. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered.
08B-12-5
50
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in upright freezer. Employee corrected rotation of food.. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, rust or mold-like substance in ware wash location.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not shut all the way.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.
36-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on bottom of ice chute.
22-20-5
67
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food handler employee handling raw animal product with gloved hands. Employee then changed gloves and began preparing salads without washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed tuna.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk, yogurt, shredded cheese blend, sour cream, alpine shredded cheese, shredded fontina cheese.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 46F, yogurt 44F, shredded cheese blend 46F, sour cream 44F, alpine cheese blend 44F, and shredded fontina cheese 44F in walk in cooler across from dry storage area. Walk in cooler ambient temperature: 49F. Per manager held since yesterday. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna in reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to be removed from packaging prior to thawing. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holster next to ice machine. Manager began cleaning holster during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Observed employee shoving ice into ice bucket stored on floor at ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at prep area under salad make table.
22-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 06-01-24.
50-09-4
37
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make bar heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler on inside in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor at threshold in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.
36-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Lobster stored in upright freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Tiles on Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
64
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in squeeze bottle on make line.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Either sink in kitchen. Staff placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green goddess dip. Less than 2 days in cooler per manager.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on back shelf by dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices over make line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled.
02D-01-5
74
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Melting Pot of Tallahassee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Melting Pot of Tallahassee on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Melting Pot of Tallahassee?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Melting Pot of Tallahassee.
How does Melting Pot of Tallahassee compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Melting Pot of Tallahassee most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Melting Pot of Tallahassee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Melting Pot of Tallahassee have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Melting Pot of Tallahassee means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Melting Pot of Tallahassee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Melting Pot of Tallahassee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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