MELTING POT REST
5455 N FEDERAL HWY · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33487-4994
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse…. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit…milk 47F, tomato pesto 46F, half and half 48F in reach in cooler at server station floor 1 , food not prepared or portion today , food being held more than four hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit…milk 47F, tomato pesto 46F, half and half 48F in reach in cooler at server station floor 1 , food not prepared or portion today , food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection…. Ambient cooling portion food green godes 48F, cooked potatoes 48F in tall reach in cooler at 3:43 . Took another temperature at 4:24 pm it same 48 F temperature . Manager removed food to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 3
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored…ice scoop stored directly on the soda line . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation…mushrooms.
29-49-6Basic – Standing stagnant water in bottom of glass door reach-in-cooler at kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:16 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.