Inspection Report

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MELTING POT TAMPA

13164 N DALE MABRY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3664713
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13518620
DBPR license3906994

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee dipping strawberries in chocolate without rinsing them off, manager discarded the strawberries.

Stop Sale

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.on the cooks line in the back kitchen, discussed with chef the importance of smooth cleanable surfaces.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic pans stacked wet in ware washing area by the triple sink , discussed with manager the importance of properly drying pans.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box with bagged cheese in walk in cooler close to the office on the floor , manager moved items of the floor to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted, provided operator with an educational packet , he said he will print one out and hang it up.

#5Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee dipping strawberries in chocolate without rinsing them off, manager discarded the strawberries.

#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.in the back kitchen on cutting board close to the dessert station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.