MELT N DIP
11301 N 56 ST STE 11, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · (941) 527-5248
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager was able to provide.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on the back prep table.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink near the three compartment sink being used to store supplies. Employee removed supplies.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing soap near the three compartment sink with the soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with no proper labeling. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit near the make line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage being stored on the prep table near the hand washing sink in the front area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored on the prep table near the flip top unit.
Food stored on floor.observed a box of cotton candy being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Employee placed items six inches off of the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the door frame and shelves in the walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave being soiled with food debris.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By three compartment sink. Blocked by AC unit and items stored in sink. Employee moved items
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.