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MELTING POT THE

MELTING POT THE maintains a 3.4/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in FORT MYERS. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

Gate Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13522902

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over dumplings. Operator placed raw chicken in bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub brush stored inside handwash at bar. Operator removed brush. Corrected On-Site

9/17/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10940241

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Observed buildup of gray-like substance on wall in dishwash area.
  • 02C-06-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed repackaged frozen precooked meatballs not date marked.

4/18/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10718144

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided beard guard. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided hat. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored with chocolate cup at bar. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

11/12/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8765375

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored with clean silverware at cook-line. Sanitizing bucket solution stored with garnishes at bar. Operator removed sanitizing solution buckets to proper location. Corrected On-Site

3/8/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8623530

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/1/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8505975

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard working with food prep with no beard guard. Discussed operator having beard guard at establishment. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected at food prep area. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator called for service and set up triple sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket stored next to clean spoon and warm chocolate container. Operator removed correct storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

9/29/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8505674

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/21/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8369369

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Caramel vodka placed in spray bottles for guest use, it labeled. Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink for sanitizing Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and began working with food without hand washing. Educated employee and observed proper hand washing and glove use. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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