MELTING POT TAMPA
13164 N DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33618 · (813)962-6936
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 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. Provided by email
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024017417 | Jan 8, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee dipping strawberries in chocolate without rinsing them off, manager discarded the strawberries.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.on the cooks line in the back kitchen, discussed with chef the importance of smooth cleanable surfaces.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans stacked wet in ware washing area by the triple sink, discussed with manager the importance of properly drying pans.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box with bagged cheese in walk in cooler close to the office on the floor, manager moved items of the floor to appropriate location.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted, provided operator with an educational packet, he said he will print one out and hang it up.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee dipping strawberries in chocolate without rinsing them off, manager discarded the strawberries.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.in the back kitchen on cutting board close to the dessert station.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 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. Ice cream mix in dessert Reach in cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in front line Reach in coolers soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Elastic hair restraint stored on Employee handwash sink next to dessert prep line. Manager relocated elastic hair restraint during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located adjacent to dry storage and office room. Manager supplied paper towels during time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed license during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 person drinks on prep table adjacent to dessert station. Manager relocated drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in Walk in cooler not identified or segregated. Manager segregated drink during time of inspection. Employee foods inside plastic container in Walk in cooler not identified.
Food stored on floor. 2 jugs of oil stored in floor in dry storage area adjacent to office room. Manager relocated all oil to an approved location during time of inspection. Frozen mozzarella and bags of ice stored on floor in Walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at bar area and 2 restrooms adjacent to dry storage and office room. Manager printed and posted signs during time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service straws stored on floor in dry storage area adjacent to office room. Manager relocated straws to an approved location during time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at bar area.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in back service station. 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles on bakers rack with server trays.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not segregated in both Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Jug of juice stored on food pantry floor. Manager relocated juice during time of inspection. Jug of oil stored on floor next to bakers rack with server trays. Manager relocated jug of oil during time of inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service take out containers stored on floor in back service station. Employee relocated take out containers during time of inspection.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 packages of salmon thawing inside reduced oxygen package in Reach in cooler on front line cook area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles inside back kitchen area are unlabeled.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing tile inside liquor room.
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. 5 packages of salmon thawing inside reduced oxygen package in Reach in cooler on front line cook area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Adjacent to dry storage room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards located on Reach in cooler on front line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods not segregated inside Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Employee foods not segregated inside Walk in cooler in dry storage area. Operator relocated all personal foods in both Walk in coolers during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located in dish pit dry storage rack. Operator stored all wet equipment to dry during time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor beneath Employee handwash sink at bar area soiled with debris.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bin of frozen chicken stored on floor of dish pit. Discussed with operator to not store food on floor. Operator relocated chicken off floor inside Walk in cooler. Box of canned pepper s stored on storage room floor. Operator relocated peppers to shelves during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at bar area soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on equipment throughout kitchen area and on dry storage rack.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service bowls stored on floor service station. Adjacent to dry storage area. Operator relocated single service bowls during time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli stored over Ready to eat salad greens in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated broccoli during time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at outside mop sink.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on soap dispenser located adjacent to dessert reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment wet nesting in dry dish rack next to three compartment sink. Discussed with operator to stack wet equipment to allow proper drying.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster lid left open
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall behind dish machine is soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back kitchen door left open with a wooden stick.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored outside in back of establishment in wet mop bucket.
May 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times and tested 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink for current dish washing. Dish machine maintenance was contacted for repairs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler by back office raw beef 44F, shredded cheese 44F, butter 44F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer located at bar is at 500ppm. Employee corrected to 200ppm.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler thermometer in disrepair. The red indicator is broken into pieces.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored in employee hand washing sink in back kitchen. Observed employee washing a cup at an employee hand washing sink. Discussed with operator that employee hand washing sink may only be used for hand washing only.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back employee hand washing sink in wait station, adjacent to dry food storage room. No soap provided at handwash sink. No dispensing soap at back employee hand washing sink in wait station, adjacent to dry food storage room. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handleless scoop in bag of Japanese style bread crumbs in dry storage area adjacent to walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on soap dispenser located adjacent to dessert reach in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a lidless cup in a food prep area. Employee removed drink during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food and drinks stored over bottles of beer in walk in cooler. Operator removed all food and drinks during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment wet nesting in dry dish rack next to three compartment sink. Discussed with operator to stack wet equipment to allow proper drying.
Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk in freezer
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster lid left open
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall behind dish machine is soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean food containers in kitchen still have old labels.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back kitchen door left open with a wooden stick.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ravioli thawing in room temp. Discussed with operator proper thawing methods. Operator moved ravioli to thaw in reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored outside in back of establishment in wet mop bucket.
Jan 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Only show the kitchen. There is a bar added with ice bin a prep sink and a hand washing sink and a dish machine no three compartment sink three reach in coolers 1 cooler for alcohol toppings fruits. And another for alcohol and glass storages. And across from dish machine a ice bin with not in service. In the dining room in the middle is a service station with a prep table and hand washing sink and soda dispenser Walk in entrance of restaurant has two bathrooms by hosts desk. Back of dining room has additional 2 restrooms. At the end of the dining room is a double door walk in room with a office a dry storage area with three shelfs that have dry goods and on the other side is a reach in shelf with dry goods and a shelf for soda box storages No food prep is taking place in this room but a hand washing sink is on the wall next to the shelf's sink is in disrepair and not being used. By the office is a walk in cooler with meats and cheeses and alcohol another dry storage shelf with drinks and across is a walk in freezer with frozen meats and dairy products. Next to the walk in freezer is a alcohol storage room
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. Missing for 4 people
Dec 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented present. See stop sale. 4 cans red raspberry carriage dry storage green shelf by office
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm. Discussed with management to use the three compartment sink for sanitizing dishes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cheese 48 f blue cheese 44 f yellow cheese 48f reach in cooler in front of kitchen entrance. Employee placed all time/temperature control for safety food in walk in freezer. 2nd temp all to 43 f
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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Only show the kitchen. There is a bar added with ice bin a prep sink and a hand washing sink and a dish machine no three compartment sink three reach in coolers 1 cooler for alcohol toppings fruits. And another for alcohol and glass storages. And across from dish machine a ice bin with not in service. In the dining room in the middle is a service station with a prep table and hand washing sink and soda dispenser Walk in entrance of restaurant has two bathrooms by hosts desk. Back of dining room has additional 2 restrooms. At the end of the dining room is a double door walk in room with a office a dry storage area with three shelfs that have dry goods and on the other side is a reach in shelf with dry goods and a shelf for soda box storages No food prep is taking place in this room but a hand washing sink is on the wall next to the shelf's sink is in disrepair and not being used. By the office is a walk in cooler with meats and cheeses and alcohol another dry storage shelf with drinks and across is a walk in freezer with frozen meats and dairy products. Next to the walk in freezer is a alcohol storage room
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. Missing for 4 people
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White substance in bottles. Bar area employee labeled
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table. Employee removed
Food stored on floor. Piñata cola ta mix milk in box on floor walk in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws in boxes on floor by dry storage by office
Jul 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm discussed with management to not use bar dish machine use the wash rinse and sanitize method.
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. Provided by email
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans summit from 2021. Only show the kitchen. There is a bar added with ice bin a prep sink and a hand washing sink and a dish machine no three compartment sink three reach in coolers 1 cooler for alcohol toppings fruits. And another for alcohol and glass storages. And across from dish machine a ice bin with not in service. In the dining room in the middle is a service station with a prep table and hand washing sink and soda dispenser Walk in entrance of restaurant has two bathrooms by hosts desk. Back of dining room has additional 2 restrooms. At the end of the dining room is a double door walk in room with a office a dry storage area with three shelfs that have dry goods and on the other side is a reach in shelf with dry goods and a shelf for soda box storages No food prep is taking place in this room but a hand washing sink is on the wall next to the shelf's sink is in disrepair and not being used. By the office is a walk in cooler with meats and cheeses and alcohol another dry storage shelf with drinks and across is a walk in freezer with frozen meats and dairy products. Next to the walk in freezer is a alcohol storage room.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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