The Melting Pot, 11811 Us Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE MELTING POT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11811 Us Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
License #: 6019869
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bread/walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Storeroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.bar
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.kitchen
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.clear containers
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/kitchen
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin freezer.
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 2/4/13.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 2/4/13.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Undersurface of soda nozzles' housing.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Unwrapped straws - bar area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sanitizer bucket not set up.
12/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.top of dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.degreaser /kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.oil/cookline Corrected On Site.
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.beef/walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.flour/storeroom
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.degreaser /kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.cookline
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.cookline
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/kitchen
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.chocolate chips/cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen /by dishmachine
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
2/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.chocolate chips/cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.cookline
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cookline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen /by dishmachine
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 02/23/11.
12/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/storeroom Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.shrimp/cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.flour/kitchen Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.cookline Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.tissue paper/storeroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.stainless steel cleaner/by dishmachine
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
6/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.lobster/walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.kitchen/apples Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cookline
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.lime deposits/dishmachine
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.beef/bratkwurst/walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.oreo cookies /storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.plastic cups/storeroom
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/12/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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