Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa
Last inspected:
13164 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618Melting Pot Tampa has accumulated 204 violations across 23 inspections between January 2023 and September 2025, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection — more than 70% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, including employee health policy violations (appearing in 5 inspections), allergen awareness failures (6 inspections), improper chemical storage (4 inspections), and proper cooking temperature violations (3 inspections). A disciplinary action resulted in a $160 fine. The most recent inspection on September 10, 2025 documented 27 violations including multiple high-priority findings related to employee health policy, shell stock handling, consumer advisories, and allergen awareness, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. A prior inspection on May 21, 2024 prompted a Warning Issued disposition after 16 violations were found, and an inspection on January 8, 2024 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024017417 | $160.00 | Jan 8, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa last inspected?
- Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa had?
- Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa find?
- Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- Has Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa been fined?
- Melting Pot Tampa in Tampa has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 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).
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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