How many health inspections has MELTING POT had?

MELTING POT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MELTING POT ever been shut down?

No, MELTING POT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MELTING POT?

The most frequently cited violations at MELTING POT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

MELTING POT

7860 GATE PKWY, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FIRST COAST FONDUE · License: SEA2613979

MELTING POT in Jacksonville, FL has 22 inspections on record with 118 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

118Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 3, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jun 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Mar 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Dec 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

MELTING POT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MELTING POT had?: MELTING POT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MELTING POT ever been shut down?: No, MELTING POT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MELTING POT?: The most frequently cited violations at MELTING POT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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