Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton
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5455 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487-4994Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton has recorded 21 inspections and 75 violations over the past three years, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, employee health violations, including improper hand washing and bare hand contact with food, were cited in five of the most recent eight inspections. High-priority handwashing facility violations appeared repeatedly across inspections from 2022 through 2025. The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $560 in fines. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on March 22, 2024 and June 16, 2023. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 documented six violations—three for employee health reporting and three for bare hand contact—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $560.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024021284 | $160.00 | Mar 22, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2017040618 | $400.00 | Jul 28, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton are: Proper sewage disposal, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton had?
- Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton find?
- Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- No, Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V07 (No bare hand contact) mean?
- Violation 07 (No bare hand contact) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/07.
- Has Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
- How much has Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton been fined?
- Melting Pot Rest in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $560.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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