The Melting Pot
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at The Melting Pot stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, showing up four times.
The Melting Pot scores about where you'd expect for a Coral Springs restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout establishment some ceiling tiles missing
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damaged above soda/ice machine fixture
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Storage area wall damaged
36-24-5
78
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Stem of probe thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back ice bin contains mold like substance. Operator began cleaning ice bin **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken in dry storage room
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen right flip top,cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cooking equipment in kitchen soiled with food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cheese cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with food debris
36-27-5
64
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while handling food. Employee remove bracelet **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at kitchen left flip top cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in flip top cooler at kitchen
29-49-6
78
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at storage area behind cook line
36-32-5
82
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by helium tanks in back storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 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. Dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine after multiple attempts. Manager changed sanitizer, re-primed, machine reading now reading proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit damaged and unusable. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at soda dispenser has mold like buildup inside back corners. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by helium tanks in back storage area. **Warning**
36-24-5
70
Jun 28, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling tiles missing in throughout kitchen areas. -Observed water draining from ceiling in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water on floor in dishwashing area. Water draining from dishwashing machine onto floor surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Observed holes in wall next to the hot water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed storage shelves throughout kitchen buildup with rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken,fish, shrimp and steak temps at 56-58 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, all items were placed in unit from overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken , fish, shrimp and steak temps at 56-58 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, all items were placed in unit from overnight. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 00 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with bleach in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-32-5
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 fish in walk-in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Observed cutting board at flip top cooler with deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at dishwashing area
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Melting Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Melting Pot on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Melting Pot?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Melting Pot.
How does The Melting Pot compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
The Melting Pot most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has The Melting Pot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Melting Pot have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Melting Pot 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 The Melting Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Melting Pot is inspected around four times per year on average.
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