The Melt

12650 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

The Melt has been inspected three times since 2025. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef patties stored directly above ready to eat (RTE) dressing in the walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC was instructed to properly store all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC stated he is in the process of finishing the steps to get his certificate
2-102.12(A)
95
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Melt last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Melt on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Melt?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Melt.

How does The Melt compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

The Melt most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has The Melt's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Melt have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Melt means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.