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THE MELTING POT

THE MELTING POT maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in ST. PETERSBURG. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 3 reports on file

699 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/18/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13535653

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5: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.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards grooved.
  • 22-02-4: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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink across from dish machine. Manager stocked dispenser. Corrected On-Site

9/30/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10877708

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers wet nesting on rack in dry storage area.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on dry storage rack in dry storage.
  • 53A-03-7: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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled with black substance in bar.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
  • 53A-05-6: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.

3/20/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8632882

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