The Melt
A12650 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85032
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2500307
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history4 on record
2026
Jun 30, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: handwashing sink maintenance
Inspector's notes
Observed build up of residue on the soda nozzle diffusers at the time of inspection. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked pasta 52*F cooling in a container with the lid on in the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Jan 28, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: handwashing sink maintenance, dry food storage, soda nozzle cleaning process, monitoring sanitizer levels
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed raw beef patties stored directly above ready to eat (RTE) dressing in the walk-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC was instructed to properly store all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
2025
Sep 17, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed handwashing signage
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC stated he is in the process of finishing the steps to get his certificate. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Feb 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed: proper food storage order; food-contact surface cleaning frequency; instructions for cleaning up vomit and diarrheal incidents - PIC was given handout. Ensure updated physical and online menus clearly mark which items are included under the consumer advisory.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
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- 95Pei WeiA°12635 N Tatum Blvd · 70 m away
- 94Federal PizzaB°12636 N Tatum Blvd · 80 m away
- 91Julio G's / Julio's TooA°12631 N Tatum Blvd · 100 m away
- 95WhataburgerA12440 N Tatum Blvd · 100 m away
- 88Zu Izakaya Sushi BarA°12615 N Tatum Blvd · 110 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →