Melt N Dip
12588 Pines Blvd Ste 101, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 · Permanent Food Service · License 1626387
What drove the grade
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection6 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-19
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 6Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score61
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 6, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate4
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed same
More time given
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Observed same
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No chemical test available
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Observed no employee training for employee hired since December 2025.
Administrative complaint
Basic1
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed water temperature (107°F)
More time given
- First visitAug 3, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate6
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Poster emailed
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Chlorine test strips.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Front counter.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle containing purple solution, employee labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Two ice cream scoops in water temperature (65°F)
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Handle touching ice, employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.