THE MELTING POT
1949 RINGLING BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then clean utensils without changing gloves. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 1
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the sanitizer buckets.
Basic 1
12B-09-5Basic – Employee has a toothpick in their mouth while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed an employee with a toothpick in their mouth while preparing food on the make line. Employee removed the tooth pick. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:55 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.