The Melting Pot, 1200 Douglas Ave, Longwood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE MELTING POT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1200 Douglas Ave, Longwood, FL 32779
License #: 6904422
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave above steam table interior severely rusted.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cooler by steam table
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler across from handsink by shelf
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
10/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls scooping chocolate
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Ice bin/ beverage dispenser by ice tea brewer
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by bunn hot after dispenser
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of apples
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel and bucket
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Raid insecticide
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Outside
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
12/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in/ outside warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Artichoke Hearts
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hand sink in warewash area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Hand sink by warewash area.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in/ outside warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
2/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. sink in the line
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. sink in warewash area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of dishmachine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Observed red cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with a soiled build-up.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cooler across from prep sink.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed upper interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing aprons Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
3/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed ice scoop stored on dirty surface .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink in warewash area
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
11/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/17/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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