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THE MELTING POT

THE MELTING POT maintains a 1.4/5 food safety rating based on 2 health department inspections in SARASOTA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 2 reports on file

1949 RINGLING BLVD, SARASOTA 34236

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13509819

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 36-22-4: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
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bar area.
  • 41-10-4: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
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

9/2/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10889293

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-09-5: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
  • 12A-09-4: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**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 16-37-1: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.