Melting Pot the

13251 Mcgregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 339195925

American

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Melting Pot the stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored with chocolate cup at bar. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided hat. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator called for service and set up triple sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket stored next to clean spoon and warm chocolate container. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected at food prep area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard working with food prep with no beard guard. Discussed operator having beard guard at establishment. **Warning**

13-04-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Melting Pot the last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Melting Pot the on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Melting Pot the?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Melting Pot the.

How does Melting Pot the compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Melting Pot the most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Melting Pot the's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Melting Pot the have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Melting Pot the means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Melting Pot the inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Melting Pot the is inspected around four times per year on average.

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