Melting Pot
4914 AVENUE H, 11234
Creole
7186771157
BScore: 26
Last inspected: December 27, 2024
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
December 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 26
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
June 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 46
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
February 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 9
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
February 16, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
February 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 25
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
October 11, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 7
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
October 3, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 0
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
August 31, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 0
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
August 4, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 0
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
28-05Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away