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MELTING POT TAMPA

13164 N DALE MABRY, TAMPA, FL 33618

License #3906994

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Quick take

MELTING POT TAMPA in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.4 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 12 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 29, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 0 major, and 5 minor.

Inspection data quality

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100%
Imported observations
15
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.in the back kitchen on cutting board close to the dessert station.
  • [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted, provided operator with an educational packet , he said he will print one out and hang it up.
  • [08B-38-4] 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.
  • [01B-13-4] 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.
  • [14-09-4] 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.
  • [24-08-4] 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.
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MELTING POT TAMPA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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