MELTING POT
7860 GATE PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.642-4900
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream base in reach in cooler in bar at 44-45F. Person in charge discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes prepped 2 days ago with no date marked. Also, ice cream base in bar reach in cooler opened more than 24 hours ago with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale accumulation on top interior of dishmachine.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair spray hose at dish pit area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at bar near drain with mold like substance/ debris accumulation. Also, wall at dish pit with debris accumulation. Also, standing water observed on floor at bar area.
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several in use storage containers with crack on edges, missing pieces. Person in charge discard cracked container holding mushrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance observed on gaskets of bar reach in cooler. On exterior cooler where door meets exterior of unit. Beverage bottle storage area of bar with mold like substance accumulation. Mold like substance/ water accumulation on interior bottom of dessert reach in cooler in kitchen.
Nov 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three cans of raspberry sauce with dent along seams.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In entree station makeline observed raw chicken over raw fish. Person in charge moved to correct location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed salsa made in house dated 10/28. Green goddess contains sour cream 10/28. Ranch dated 10/21. Gorgonzola sauce made 10/22. Salsa made in house 10/28.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water shut off at left side hand wash sink in men's restroom. Person in charge states is due to leak. Has parts on order.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at bar area with debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of keg reach in cooler at bar and front of salad cooler in kitchen with debris buildup on exterior where door meets unit.
Jun 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of red raspberry preserves dented and crimped at rims of cans. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawer across from prep table on cook line torn.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk-in-cooler in disrepair, not smooth and durable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Dec 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans artichokes with dent along seam. Observed one can of pineapple with rust along seams in bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream base in reach in cooler in bar at 44-45F. Person in charge discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar with debris buildup.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two food handlers on duty working at establishment for longer than 60 days with no proof of training.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in cooler raised and bowed, not easily cleanable. Also, floors in bar with debris buildup. Also, floors under shelving by dishmachine with debris buildup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign in bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler with dust accumulation.
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can yellow peppers with dent along seam. Also, one pan of thawed salmon with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing with no oxygen introduced.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. At time of inspection, establishment serves salmon and shrimp raw for customer to cook themselves. Unable to provide parasite destruction during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at dispenser in bar with debris buildup.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. One pan of thawed salmon with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing with no oxygen introduced.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in bar with debris buildup.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several containers with cracked edges, missing pieces.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak under middle compartment of triple sink.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable white cutting board on cook line soiled/ stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles above cook line missing.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across,from ice machine on cook line.
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