The Melting Pot
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The Melting Pot stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited four times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Melting Pot is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the dining room wait station area. Employee removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the dishwasher area. Employee moped up the water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bar area.
31B-04-4
64
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then clean utensils without changing gloves. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee has a toothpick in their mouth while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed an employee with a toothpick in their mouth while preparing food on the make line. Employee removed the tooth pick. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
64
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Sanitizer container was empty. Manager replaced the container and primed the machine. New reading 100ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind the nozzles on the soda machine in the kitchen soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
58
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed commercial processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the walk-in cooler not removed from the packaging. Manager discarded the tuna.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment without first washing hands. The employee properly washed their hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand washing sink in the dishmachine area. Manager stated the plumber had been contacted.
27-16-5
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. Thawed commercial processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the walk-in cooler not removed from the packaging. Manager discarded the tuna.
06-09-1
55
Nov 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used with dry wiping cloths for padding on a shelf on the make line. Manager removed the tape and cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
90
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel lining a pans and in direct contact with cut and washed mushrooms. Employee removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled under the machine, under the drain boards and behind the sprayer hose soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled.
36-32-5
67
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 handled their phone then clean equipment without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-29-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind the dish machine soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in the dishwasher room broken.
38-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of beef and drink mix stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Melting Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Melting Pot on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Melting Pot?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Melting Pot.
How does The Melting Pot compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Melting Pot most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Melting Pot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Melting Pot have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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