Cypress Lake, Lee County

MELTING POT THE

13251 MCGREGOR BLVD, Cypress Lake, FL 339195925

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jan 13, 2026
City
Cypress Lake
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-08-5

Detail 24299411

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over dumplings. Operator placed raw chicken in bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24299410

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub brush stored inside handwash at bar. Operator removed brush. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-06-5

Detail 24044075

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed repackaged frozen precooked meatballs not date marked.

24-08-4

Detail 24044076

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-27-5

Detail 24044074

Basic - Observed buildup of gray-like substance on wall in dishwash area.

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-04-4

Detail 23717694

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided beard guard. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23717695

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided hat. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 23717696

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored with chocolate cup at bar. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 23350038

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored with clean silverware at cook-line. Sanitizing bucket solution stored with garnishes at bar. Operator removed sanitizing solution buckets to proper location. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23350037

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-13-4

Detail 23350036

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22688185

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator called for service and set up triple sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22688186

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket stored next to clean spoon and warm chocolate container. Operator removed correct storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22688184

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard working with food prep with no beard guard. Discussed operator having beard guard at establishment. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22688187

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected at food prep area. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22306036

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink for sanitizing Warning

12A-10-4

Detail 22306034

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and began working with food without hand washing. Educated employee and observed proper hand washing and glove use. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22306037

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22306035

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Caramel vodka placed in spray bottles for guest use, it labeled. Warning

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 22047774

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 21711176

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21711175

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind bar area1 Warning

03A-05-5

Detail 21711174

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Items in freezer not frozen solid. Items at 40 degrees. Operator moved items to walk-in refrigerator for use. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20638833

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut watermelon (50°F - Cold Holding) for 30 mins per operator. Operator placed cut watermelon in reach in cooler at the bar. Corrective Action Taken

16-23-4

Detail 20638832

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20638834

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black like mold on wall in ware washing area.