Melting Pot in Sarasota
Last inspected:
1949 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236Melting Pot in Sarasota has documented 78 violations across 20 inspections between 2023 and March 2026, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, with improper cooking temperatures cited in at least 6 inspections, shell stock handling violations in 4 inspections, and handwashing and chemical storage issues appearing in multiple inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A warning was issued following a November 2024 inspection that cited two high-priority violations for consumer advisory and improper chemical storage. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 was a food-licensing inspection completed with no further action required, following a March 12 routine inspection that documented 10 violations including two high-priority cooking temperature failures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Melting Pot in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Melting Pot in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Melting Pot in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Melting Pot in Sarasota last inspected?
- Melting Pot in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Melting Pot in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Melting Pot in Sarasota are: Proper sewage disposal, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Melting Pot in Sarasota had?
- Melting Pot in Sarasota has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Melting Pot in Sarasota find?
- Melting Pot in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Melting Pot in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Melting Pot in Sarasota has no emergency closures 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).
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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