The Melting Pot, 418 E Gregory St Ste 500, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE MELTING POT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 418 E Gregory St Ste 500, Pensacola, FL 32501
License #: 2705879
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 3/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean plates on rack at cook line not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board at cook line cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tile in disrepair in kitchen.
  • Basic - Food (potatoes, cheese, apples) stored on floor in walk on cooler.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food (spices) within a closed container.
  • Basic - Reach-in coolers (2) at cook line with gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
  • Basic - Working container of food (spices) removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (sausage - 45f). Operator instructed to ice item.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed chicken stored over beef in cook line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of soil inside the ice bin at wait station.
  • Intermediate - Syrup pumps in kitchen soiled.
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed cooler not maintaining proper cold hold temperature (47f).
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (lobster - 47f). **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at bar.
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tank not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (cheese - 46f) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of soil in ice bin at frontline.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (sanitizer) not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board at cookline cooler grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board at cookline cooler grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food (bread) stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (cheese) in walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth at cookline not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting boards at cookline grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed spray bottle at cookline which needs to be relabeled.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item (windex) stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered (stacked bowls) food (broccoli) at cookline. Corrected On Site.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (beef) stored over ready-to-eat food (susage). Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food (potatoes) stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose (food disposal) other than washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food (strawberries) with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at wait station.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Exit sign in kitchen not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
8/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food (cabbage) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food (potatoes) stored on floor at cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting boards (2) grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at handsink in women's restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at handsink at cookline.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers at cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen.
  • Critical. Exit sign in rear of kitchen not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (beef) stored over ready-to-eat food (garnishes) in cookline cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food (bananas) stored on floor at cookline.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers at cookline.
12/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food (red potatoes) stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility (women's restroom) in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item (sanitizer) stored by utensils.
8/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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