The Melting Pot

699 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
French
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Melting Pot three times, with records going back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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 “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink across from dish machine. Manager stocked dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board stained on. Soda gun nozzles heavily soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda dispenser ice bin interior soiled with black substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards grooved.
14-09-4
74
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled with black substance in bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employee currently engaging in food or food pertain with the manager on duty, but their CFM certificate was expired.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM certificate for Damaris M. dated 7/25/2020 through ServSafe.
53A-03-7
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on dry storage rack in dry storage.
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers wet nesting on rack in dry storage area.
24-08-4
61
Mar 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

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 three 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 two times, more than any other issue at The Melting Pot.

How does The Melting Pot compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

The Melting Pot most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Melting Pot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.