The Melting Pot
699 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218714
97
out of 100
A
Grade A
Safety score 97 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 25, 2026
What drove the grade
(3) Live, small flying insects found around cook-line/prep area.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed)-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
1 violation found
- First visitAug 25, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: (3) Live, small flying insects found around cook-line/prep area.
Inspector discussed with operator to dispatch flies and sanitize areas as occurred. Call made to Supervisor LDW regarding live vermin, advised to educate employees and check at next routine inspection.
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.
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