Melting Pot Tampa
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Melting Pot Tampa 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 10, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 12 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Melting Pot Tampa on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Elastic hair restraint stored on Employee handwash sink next to dessert prep line. Manager relocated elastic hair restraint during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located adjacent to dry storage and office room. Manager supplied paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ice cream mix in dessert Reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in front line Reach in coolers soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 person drinks on prep table adjacent to dessert station. Manager relocated drinks to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in Walk in cooler not identified or segregated. Manager segregated drink during time of inspection. Employee foods inside plastic container in Walk in cooler not identified. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 jugs of oil stored in floor in dry storage area adjacent to office room. Manager relocated all oil to an approved location during time of inspection. Frozen mozzarella and bags of ice stored on floor in Walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at bar area and 2 restrooms adjacent to dry storage and office room. Manager printed and posted signs during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service straws stored on floor in dry storage area adjacent to office room. Manager relocated straws to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at bar area.
29-49-6
45
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in back service station. 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles on bakers rack with server trays. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not segregated in both Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of juice stored on food pantry floor. Manager relocated juice during time of inspection. Jug of oil stored on floor next to bakers rack with server trays. Manager relocated jug of oil during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service take out containers stored on floor in back service station. Employee relocated take out containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
64
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 packages of salmon thawing inside reduced oxygen package in Reach in cooler on front line cook area.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles inside back kitchen area are unlabeled.
41-17-4
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. 5 packages of salmon thawing inside reduced oxygen package in Reach in cooler on front line cook area.
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Adjacent to dry storage room.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards located on Reach in cooler on front line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods not segregated inside Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Employee foods not segregated inside Walk in cooler in dry storage area. Operator relocated all personal foods in both Walk in coolers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located in dish pit dry storage rack. Operator stored all wet equipment to dry during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor beneath Employee handwash sink at bar area soiled with debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bin of frozen chicken stored on floor of dish pit. Discussed with operator to not store food on floor. Operator relocated chicken off floor inside Walk in cooler. Box of canned pepper s stored on storage room floor. Operator relocated peppers to shelves during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on equipment throughout kitchen area and on dry storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service bowls stored on floor service station. Adjacent to dry storage area. Operator relocated single service bowls during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli stored over Ready to eat salad greens in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated broccoli during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at outside mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing tile inside liquor room.
36-36-4
33
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back kitchen door left open with a wooden stick. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored outside in back of establishment in wet mop bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on soap dispenser located adjacent to dessert reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment wet nesting in dry dish rack next to three compartment sink. Discussed with operator to stack wet equipment to allow proper drying. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster lid left open **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall behind dish machine is soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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. Ran dish machine multiple times and tested 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink for current dish washing. Dish machine maintenance was contacted for repairs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler by back office raw beef 44F, shredded cheese 44F, butter 44F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer located at bar is at 500ppm. Employee corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler thermometer in disrepair. The red indicator is broken into pieces. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored in employee hand washing sink in back kitchen. Observed employee washing a cup at an employee hand washing sink. Discussed with operator that employee hand washing sink may only be used for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back employee hand washing sink in wait station, adjacent to dry food storage room. No soap provided at handwash sink. No dispensing soap at back employee hand washing sink in wait station, adjacent to dry food storage room. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handleless scoop in bag of Japanese style bread crumbs in dry storage area adjacent to walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on soap dispenser located adjacent to dessert reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a lidless cup in a food prep area. Employee removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food and drinks stored over bottles of beer in walk in cooler. Operator removed all food and drinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment wet nesting in dry dish rack next to three compartment sink. Discussed with operator to stack wet equipment to allow proper drying. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster lid left open **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall behind dish machine is soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean food containers in kitchen still have old labels. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back kitchen door left open with a wooden stick. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ravioli thawing in room temp. Discussed with operator proper thawing methods. Operator moved ravioli to thaw in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored outside in back of establishment in wet mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
25
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Only show the kitchen. There is a bar added with ice bin a prep sink and a hand washing sink and a dish machine no three compartment sink three reach in coolers 1 cooler for alcohol toppings fruits. And another for alcohol and glass storages. And across from dish machine a ice bin with not in service. In the dining room in the middle is a service station with a prep table and hand washing sink and soda dispenser Walk in entrance of restaurant has two bathrooms by hosts desk. Back of dining room has additional 2 restrooms. At the end of the dining room is a double door walk in room with a office a dry storage area with three shelfs that have dry goods and on the other side is a reach in shelf with dry goods and a shelf for soda box storages No food prep is taking place in this room but a hand washing sink is on the wall next to the shelf's sink is in disrepair and not being used. By the office is a walk in cooler with meats and cheeses and alcohol another dry storage shelf with drinks and across is a walk in freezer with frozen meats and dairy products. Next to the walk in freezer is a alcohol storage room **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: management was unsure if they had updated plans. Checked OnBase no new updated plans showed. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 4 people **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: still observed **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm discussed with management to not use bar dish machine use the wash rinse and sanitize method. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Tested at 10 ppm dish machine in kitchen works properly **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans summit from 2021. Only show the kitchen. There is a bar added with ice bin a prep sink and a hand washing sink and a dish machine no three compartment sink three reach in coolers 1 cooler for alcohol toppings fruits. And another for alcohol and glass storages. And across from dish machine a ice bin with not in service. In the dining room in the middle is a service station with a prep table and hand washing sink and soda dispenser Walk in entrance of restaurant has two bathrooms by hosts desk. Back of dining room has additional 2 restrooms. At the end of the dining room is a double door walk in room with a office a dry storage area with three shelfs that have dry goods and on the other side is a reach in shelf with dry goods and a shelf for soda box storages No food prep is taking place in this room but a hand washing sink is on the wall next to the shelf's sink is in disrepair and not being used. By the office is a walk in cooler with meats and cheeses and alcohol another dry storage shelf with drinks and across is a walk in freezer with frozen meats and dairy products. Next to the walk in freezer is a alcohol storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: No plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
67
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm discussed with management to not use bar dish machine use the wash rinse and sanitize method. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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. Provided by email
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans summit from 2021. Only show the kitchen. There is a bar added with ice bin a prep sink and a hand washing sink and a dish machine no three compartment sink three reach in coolers 1 cooler for alcohol toppings fruits. And another for alcohol and glass storages. And across from dish machine a ice bin with not in service. In the dining room in the middle is a service station with a prep table and hand washing sink and soda dispenser Walk in entrance of restaurant has two bathrooms by hosts desk. Back of dining room has additional 2 restrooms. At the end of the dining room is a double door walk in room with a office a dry storage area with three shelfs that have dry goods and on the other side is a reach in shelf with dry goods and a shelf for soda box storages No food prep is taking place in this room but a hand washing sink is on the wall next to the shelf's sink is in disrepair and not being used. By the office is a walk in cooler with meats and cheeses and alcohol another dry storage shelf with drinks and across is a walk in freezer with frozen meats and dairy products. Next to the walk in freezer is a alcohol storage room.
51-16-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in in walk in cooler. Employees food on shelf next to restaurant in 2nd walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of lettuce and pineapple on floor walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor Boxes of cheese on floor in 2nd walk in cooler by office. Raw meats in boxes on floor walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
61
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Tested at 0 ppm discussed with operator to use three compartment sink with sanitizer to wash dishes. Dish machine in bar area not properly sanitizing tested 0 ppm. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone with gloves and began cutting a lemon.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce 47 f in reach in cooler on prep line held over 24 hours no temps taken see stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 47 f in reach in cooler on prep line held over 24 hours see stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dining room area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dining room area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. Missing 10 employee trainings observed 5 employee trainings
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White substance at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In dining room area running at 80 f tested two minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Broccoli in box in walk in cooler. 2nd walk in cooler by office cheddar cheese box.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish dry storage.
16-46-4
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Melting Pot Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Melting Pot Tampa on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Melting Pot Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Melting Pot Tampa.
How does Melting Pot Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Melting Pot Tampa most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Melting Pot Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Melting Pot Tampa have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Melting Pot Tampa 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 Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Melting Pot Tampa is inspected around four times per year on average.
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