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Melting Pot Restaurant #0086

Melting Pot Restaurant #0086
2230 Town Center Ave
Suite 101
The Ave Shoppes Viera
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321)433-3040

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2 Food Service Inspections Since July 1, 2011
Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
License ID: 2919373
Inspection Visit ID: 4334278
Inspection Date: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Inspection Number: 2088785
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 3
Number of Noncritical Violations: 5
Total Number of Violations: 8
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
22-17-1 Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Most observed
27-16-1 Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. In the emplyee used restrooms
32-16-1 Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At the bar
36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. The tiles at the mop sink are broken and one is missing
37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Heavy build up on the vents above the office and prep area. Repeat Violation.
37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. A heavy mold like stain is observed on the ceiling tiles in the dishroom
37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen dishroom area

Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
License ID: 2919373
Inspection Visit ID: 4334279
Inspection Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Inspection Number: 2088786
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 2
Number of Noncritical Violations: 8
Total Number of Violations: 10
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ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
14-33-1 Observed Shelves in RIF heavly rusted. Repeat Violation.
14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
22-24-1 Critical. Observed light buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Bar
23-06-1 Observed build-up of fdust or dirt on exterior of paper towel hoder
23-07-1 Observed gaskets and interior with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cook line RIC
24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting
29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
37-18-1 Observed heavy dust air conditioning vent covers. Above office
41B-03-1 Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bar. Corrected On Site.

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3 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
License ID: 2919373
Inspection Visit ID: 4231805
Inspection Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011
Inspection Number: 2043432
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 3
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 6
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
08A-28-1 Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
12A-18-1 Critical. Observed employee dry hands on cloth towel on belt. Corrected On Site.
14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. Observed food storage shelves in disrepair in reach in refrigerators/freezer.
15-32-1 Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
35A-07-1 Critical. Observed one small flying insects in bar area and one fly in dish washing area and one by ice machine. NOTE:PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND STAFF HAVE BEEN WORKING TO ERADICATE PROBLEM.
37-11-1 Observed attached equipment,fan covers walk in cooler soiled with moderate accumulated dust.

Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
License ID: 2919373
Inspection Visit ID: 4154869
Inspection Date: Monday, February 07, 2011
Inspection Number: 1980703
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 1
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ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
15-31-1 Violation: 15-31-1Observed storage racks for clean dishes are heavily rusted. New on order

Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
License ID: 2919373
Inspection Visit ID: 3989319
Inspection Date: Monday, December 06, 2010
Inspection Number: 1980703
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 6
Number of Noncritical Violations: 9
Total Number of Violations: 15
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
14-37-1 Observed green cutting board badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Recommend resurfacing
14-37-1 Observed ALL INDIVIDUAL cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Recommend resurface
15-31-1 Observed storage racks for clean dishes are heavily rusted
17-07-1 Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Quaternary for 3 bay sink.
18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Tongs. Corrected On Site.
20A-08-1 Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppm Corrected On Site. 200ppm
20A-10-1 Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Corrected On Site.
23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Up right RIC
24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized plates,bowls not properly stored.
24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Large plastic bins
30-02-1 Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. For yellow hose in dish area
32-16-1 Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dish area
37-18-1 Observed heavy dust air conditioning vent covers. Above office
40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food. Jackets.
53A-09-1 Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 02/07/2011. Jessica Ohagen

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
License ID: 2919373
Inspection Visit ID: 3650498
Inspection Date: Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Inspection Number: 1867839
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 6
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 9
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
09-05-1 Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Bulk flour walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Soda system by dish room and bar. Corrected On Site.
20A-10-1 Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm. Corrected On Site. Using triple sink to sanitize. Ecolab is on his way. Triple sink at 200.
22-20-1 Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up in kitchen. Gaskets are already on order.
27-16-1 Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Automatic faucets in restrooms at 66 degrees
31-12-1 Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By vegetable prep sink, dirty silverware in sink.
32-15-1 Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Scheduled to be cleaned tonight.

Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
License ID: 2919373
Inspection Visit ID: 3650499
Inspection Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Inspection Number: 1867840
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 6
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 8
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
12A-22-1 Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
14-22-1 Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. HeaviLY rusted
14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
22-18-1 Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. For ice scoop.
32-15-1 Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar handsink
35A-07-1 Critical. Observed several small flying insects in bar area.
41B-03-1 Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Blue solution. Repeat Violation.
48-11-2 Critical. Observed 2 LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
License ID: 2919373
Inspection Visit ID: 3196207
Inspection Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Inspection Number: 1676089
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 4
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 7
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container;observed scoops in bulk suger and in small container handles in food.
12B-07-1 Critical. Observed anemployee beverage container on a shelf with clean napkins and above a tray of clean silverware.
14-37-1 Observed cutting boardsgrooved/pitted and no longer cleanable on small, 1 door line cooler and tabletop cuttingboards. Repeat Violation.
22-20-1 Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
23-05-1 Observed heavy residue and food debris build-up on/in floor drains.
35A-08-1 Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen around drain in back corner of kitchen.
41B-03-1 Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles in back room on chemical shelf. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.

Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
License ID: 2919373
Inspection Visit ID: 3196208
Inspection Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Inspection Number: 1676090
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 3
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 5
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
08A-28-1 Critical. Observed food stored on floor in freezer. Corrected On Site.
09-05-1 Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Plastic bowl in bulk sugar container as scoop. Corrected On Site.
14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable on small 1 door reachin cooler.
23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris on walkin cooler shelves.
41B-03-1 Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in back room.

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
License ID: 2919373
Inspection Visit ID: 2881327
Inspection Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008
Inspection Number: 1556954
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 8
Total Number of Violations: 9
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
15-30-1 Shelves in walk-in not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Green coating on shelves peeling and metal rusting.
18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on walkin cooler shelves.
24-03-1 Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. Spoons presented handle up in kitchen.
24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Plastic takeout containers not inverted or covered for protection. Corrected On Site.
36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food. Employee hat on shelf with fo0d items on shelf above prep area.
41A-10-1 Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored on shelf next to clean cloth napkins used to roll utensils. Corrected On Site.

Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
License ID: 2919373
Inspection Visit ID: 2881328
Inspection Date: Monday, October 22, 2007
Inspection Number: 1556955
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 5
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 7
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
08A-24-1 Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Beef chicken and fish held in the same cambro bin in reachin cooler on line.
08A-28-1 Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walkin freezer.
14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on 2 door reachin nearest to walkin cooler.
20A-09-1 Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Found at 0 ppm in dishmachine
22-20-1 Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic containers wetnesting on shelf in dishroom.
41B-01-1 Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer found at+200 ppm in dishmachine.

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3 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
Inspection Date: Monday, June 04, 2007
Inspection Number: 1508080
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 0

Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
Inspection Date: Friday, June 01, 2007
Inspection Number: 1508080
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 3
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 5
Details
1 risk violation of code 02 which requires:
  • “02 - Original container; properly labeled, date marking, shell stock tags.”
  • “02-11 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked oysters.”
  • “02-13 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked animal products.”
2 violations of code 14 which requires:
  • “Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located”
1 critical violation of code 20 which requires:
  • “20a - Sanitizing concentration.”
  • “20b - Sanitizing temperature.”
1 critical violation of code 27 which requires:
  • “Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure.”

Inspection For: THE MELTING POT RESTAURANT
License Number: 1505784
Inspection Date: Thursday, December 14, 2006
Inspection Number: 1508082
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 5
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 8
Details
1 risk violation of code 01 which requires:
  • “01a - Food obtained from approved source.”
  • “01b - Wholesome, sound condition.”
1 risk violation of code 02 which requires:
  • “02 - Original container; properly labeled, date marking, shell stock tags.”
  • “02-11 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked oysters.”
  • “02-13 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked animal products.”
1 risk violation of code 08 which requires:
  • “08a - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation.”
  • “08b - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage.”
  • “08c - Potential for cross-contamination, storage practices; damaged food segregated.”
1 risk violation of code 12 which requires:
  • “12a - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operating plan.”
  • “12b - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence.)”
1 violation of code 13 which requires:
  • “Clean clothes, hair restraints”
1 violation of code 18 which requires:
  • “Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked”
1 violation of code 22 which requires:
  • “Food contact surfaces clean and sanitized.”
1 violation of code 24 which requires:
  • “Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils”

NoticeEach inspection report is a “snapshot” of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day Melting Pot Restaurant #0086, Melbourne may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at Melting Pot Restaurant #0086, Melbourne.

A summary of violations found during inspections are listed in the Food Service Inspection boxes above. Cited are violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.

In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while Melting Pot Restaurant #0086, Melbourne may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety.

Noncritical violations do not directly relate to foodborne illness risk, but are preventive measures that include practices and procedures which effectively control environmental conditions. Left uncorrected, noncritical violations can undermine the overall food safety program of an establishment and lead to the development of critical violations.

While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.

Violations listed refer to the revelant section of Florida regulation that has been observed to be deficient during the inspection. Each establishment must comply with the language of the inspection statement. For purposes of enforcement and compliance, the DBPR recognizes the status as printed on the inspection form, although the severity of the violation observed may warrant additional action regardless of its "critical/noncritical" designation.


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