MELTING POT REST
5455 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33487 · 561.997.7472
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024021284 | Mar 22, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $160 |
| 2--2017040618 | Jul 28, 2017 | Sep 18, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Open food re-served to customers...pesto, cheese, roasted garlic brought from customer table stored top of reach in cooler. Employee discarded food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pesto 53F, roasted garlic 55F on the counter at server station, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed to cooler.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....bleach, detergent spray bottles. Operator labeled
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.... Salmon, tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Operator removed package.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server station. Employee removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...cheese was portion 3 days ago in reach in cooler at beverage station. Advice manager to date marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection... ambient cooling portion cheese 48F in glass door reach in cooler. Took another temperature after 20 minutes it was 51F due to cooler not capable maintain proper temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...thawing steak in handwashing sink at prep station by the walk in cooler. Manager removed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....bleach spray bottle. Manager removed
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid....steak thawing in standing water in handwashing sink, manager removed it to walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at coffee and ice station.
Standing water in bottom of tall glass door reach-in-cooler.
Mar 22, 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk 47F, tomato pesto 46F, half and half 48F in reach in cooler at server station floor 1, food not prepared or portion today, food being held more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk 47F, tomato pesto 46F, half and half 48F in reach in cooler at server station floor 1, food not prepared or portion today, food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.... Ambient cooling portion food green godes 48F, cooked potatoes 48F in tall reach in cooler at 3:43. Took another temperature at 4:24 pm it same 48 F temperature. Manager removed food to walk in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the soda line. Employee removed
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation...mushrooms.
Standing stagnant water in bottom of glass door reach-in-cooler at kitchen.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Observe with tuna. Operator put hole in Rop.
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.