Melting Pot in Jacksonville
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7860 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256Melting Pot in Jacksonville has accumulated 124 violations across 23 inspections dating back to 2022, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, on par with the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility faces a persistent pattern of high-priority violations, particularly management awareness, chemical storage, and handwashing protocol failures that have appeared in multiple inspections over the past three years. The establishment has no emergency closure history. The most recent three inspections in 2024 and 2025 resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, with the November 5, 2025 routine inspection documenting 15 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, correct procedures, chemical storage). The facility's trajectory shows escalating enforcement action: prior inspections resulted in "Call Back - Complied" and "Warning Issued" dispositions, but recent results indicate the state is moving toward formal disciplinary proceedings based on repeated non-compliance with core food safety protocols.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Melting Pot in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Melting Pot in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Melting Pot in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Melting Pot in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Melting Pot in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Melting Pot in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Melting Pot in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Melting Pot in Jacksonville had?
- Melting Pot in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Melting Pot in Jacksonville find?
- Melting Pot in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on May 20, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Melting Pot in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Melting Pot in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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