The Melting Pot

11394 Us Hwy 98 W Ste J, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

American

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Melting Pot has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Miramar Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to exterior walk in cooler wall at bottom near prep table and make bar.

36-24-5

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash stored on ground in front of dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Observed garbage bags picked up from ground and placed in a flatbed trailer with storage no lid. **Time Extended**

33-09-4

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash stored on ground in front of dumpster. **Warning**

33-09-4

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ROP tuna 37F and thawed inside bag and stored in walk in cooler.

01B-03-5

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink quaternary solution over 500 ppm. Inspector helped dishwasher correct to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Triple sink quaternary solution over 500 ppm.

16-33-4

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. Walk in cooler ROP tuna 37F, thawed in bag. See stop sale.

06-09-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of blonde desert stored on floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor tiles cracked in front of warehouse washing area. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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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 Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does The Melting Pot compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?

The Melting Pot most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar Beach average of 81.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at The Melting Pot have averaged around one violation per visit, down 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 three times per year on average.

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