Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE MELTING POT

1949 RINGLING BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3661972
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13509819
DBPR license6804856

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the dining room wait station area. Employee removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the dishwasher area. Employee moped up the water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bar area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.