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THE MELTING POT

418 E GREGORY ST STE 500, Pensacola FL 32502

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2705879
Grade history
APR 24
JUN 24
SEP 24
JUN 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,440

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2024055715Sep 19, 2024Oct 16, 2024$400
6--2016039937Aug 17, 2016Dec 30, 2016$1,040

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed grease interceptor overflowing when triple sink is emptied or when dishes are rinsed causing water to flow onto floor in kitchen across from make line in main walk way location unable to be partitioned due to it being the main prep area of kitchen.
High priority/28-27-5/Warning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sanitizer at 0ppm. Instructed operator to use dish machine to sanitize dishes until system is checked.
High priority/22-43-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water flowing from grease interceptor.
Basic/29-08-4
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · During callback, operator has books but not completed. Time Extended/Return visit Jul 15, 2024 · During callback, no employee training observed for any employee. Time Extended
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. This violation was addressed at previous inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris build up on splash guard in ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Jun 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · During callback, operator has books but not completed. Time Extended
Apr 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning

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.