MEL'S DINER
4649 South Clyde Morris Boulevard
Florida, 32129
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal container of egg salad was stored in a beer reach-in cooler alongside beverages to be sold to the public.
- 22-41-4: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: Back room dish machine was not at proper ppm. Supply bucket was changed, machine primed and tested at proper ppm. Back Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Back Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Employee beverages in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed the items and placed in separate bin. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle of large plastic ice scoop observed with buildup. Operator removed scoop to the dish area. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator removed and placed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Philly steak was stored directly above raw fish in the walk-in cooler. Operator placed the sliced steak below the fish for proper food protection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on the server station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Printed sign for Operator. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On the cook line, raw chicken was above cooked ribs in the cooling drawer and raw ground beef was over cooked pasta. In the walk-in cooler, raw pork was directly above cooked chicken. Operator had all products moved to proper positions for food protection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03E-03-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Mac and cheese and chili bags were in the hot holding box and both measured 91F. Bags were placed in the box less than 2 hours prior. Food handler removed all bags to boiling water kettle for rapid heating. mac and cheese (91F - Hot Holding)
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of both warewashing machines.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packaged fish with label in main walk-in cooler, thawed, bags sealed. Operator opened the bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish washing area and ice machines.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, stored in water 109F. Operator turned up heat on grill to heat water. Repeat 5/17/2023 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat 5/17/2023 Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of sanitizer on cook line next to food, on cut board. Sanitizer spray bottle over pass thru window on cook line. Operator moved chemicals to lower shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).