The Melting Pot
11811 US Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 · Permanent Food Service · License 6019869
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 complaint inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 1 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Administrative complaint on Aug 20Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitAug 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
boiled eggs (48°F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (46°F - Cold Holding);in cooler #2 at cook line; as per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature fir approximately 1 hour; food placed in ice;
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw chicken over raw steak in cooler #1 at cook line; food stored properly;
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in cooler thawed- cooler #2 at cook line with ice buildup on top part;
Repeat violation
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.