MELT N DIP

Name: MELT N DIP
Address: 221 1 ST NE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 94

221 1 ST NE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6216741

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94 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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MELT N DIP in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 4 major, 4 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with person in charge.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scooper handle touching ice inside ice machine in front counter. Discussed with person in charge. Removed handle from ice.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer currently not working. Food items are currently being stored inside reach in deep freezer chests and stand alone freezers.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blue dish scrubber stored inside hand handsink in front counter area. Inspector removed item and discussed with person in charge.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage closet at end of cook line.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed. Discussed with person in charge.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in deli cooler lid and door handles, microwave handle, soiled with dried food debris.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles soiled with dried whip cream on dispensing machine at end of cook line. Stained white cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. Mixer stored in dry storage closet at end of cook line heavily soiled with dried food debris.

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