The Melting Pot
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, The Melting Pot has eight inspections in the public record. The Melting Pot was last inspected on Nov 5, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In entree station makeline observed raw chicken over raw fish. Person in charge moved to correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three cans of raspberry sauce with dent along seams. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed salsa made in house dated 10/28. Green goddess contains sour cream 10/28. Ranch dated 10/21. Gorgonzola sauce made 10/22. Salsa made in house 10/28.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water shut off at left side hand wash sink in men's restroom. Person in charge states is due to leak. Has parts on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at bar area with debris buildup.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of keg reach in cooler at bar and front of salad cooler in kitchen with debris buildup on exterior where door meets unit.
23-03-4
52
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of red raspberry preserves dented and crimped at rims of cans. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk-in-cooler in disrepair, not smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawer across from prep table on cook line torn.
14-11-5
67
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. At time of inspection, establishment serves salmon and shrimp raw for customer to cook themselves. Unable to provide parasite destruction during inspection. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can yellow peppers with dent along seam. Also, one pan of thawed salmon with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing with no oxygen introduced.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at dispenser in bar with debris buildup.
22-02-4
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. One pan of thawed salmon with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing with no oxygen introduced.
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in bar with debris buildup.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several containers with cracked edges, missing pieces.
14-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak under middle compartment of triple sink.
29-11-4
55
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable white cutting board on cook line soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across,from ice machine on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles above cook line missing.
36-36-4
74
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in warewashing area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two green portable cutting boards at reach-in coolers on prep line soiled/ stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored in warewashing area. Operator labeled spray bottles of window cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin in bar area soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk-in-cooler rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Multiple plastic pans on clean storage shelf and in reach in cooler cracked/ chipped
14-10-4
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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 Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Melting Pot?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Melting Pot.
How does The Melting Pot compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Melting Pot most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Melting Pot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Melting Pot have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Melting Pot 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 The Melting Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Melting Pot is inspected around two times per year on average.
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