MEL'S DINER
4649 South Clyde Morris Boulevard
Florida, 32129
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -25ppm chlorine, employee added more bleach retested at 100ppm
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handling soiled dishes, pre washing/scrubbing utensils and then engaged in handling clean equipment or utensils without properly washing hands at a designated hand-wash sink. -advising that rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink does not comply with hand wash requirements.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -some pans sent into 3 compartment sink were rinsed off without undergoing any form of sanitizing prior to being placed back onto cook line for use.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 60F on counter up front, advised to minimize portions placed out for use in a 4 hour time as public health control, discarding remaining product exposed to room temperature for 4 hours at end of time.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooling cooked red potatoes inside deep bowl, advised manager of rate of cooling/method of cooling inside deep containers based upon 2 temperatures recorded nearing 2 hours from cook time. Manager moved into 2 inch pan for rapid cooling, placed back into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 5 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -paper towel touching biscuits inside tabletop warmer Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on top of prep table Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the side threshold that opens to the outside.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of salamander has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of water heater
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -touched garbage can prior to handling utensils and beginning food preparation.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -pans cleaned off inside 3 compartment sink and returned to stove for use without sanitizing step. Manager moved to dishwasher Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above cooked potatoes inside stand up cooler in back
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk 49F inside server station out front in heavily loaded refrigerator that may be restrictive to air circulation.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage 118F inside tabletop steam warmer less than 1 hour, manager reheated Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -feta cheese
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink with fan stored inside basin Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -poached eggs not identified on menu as raw/undercooked linking to consumer advisory at bottom of menu. Advised to place asterix Warning
- 53B-01-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottled water on cooling rack next to uncovered, cooling sausage links, operator relocated 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on large glass door reach-in cooler in service area
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -cooked potatoes stored in utility sink that has a hose with a vacuum breaker attached which is spritzing water while in use, operator removed potatoes Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have a light accumulation of grease and dust -light accumulation on doors/handles of equipment throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation
- 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee switched from washing dishes to assisting with food preparation without washing her hands prior to putting on gloves. Operator educated employee, employee removed gloves, washed hands, and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed and rinsed knives in triple sink then dried with a towel.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs stored above unwashed tomatoes in "BlueAir" reach-in cooler, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen being used to store bags of shredded potatoes, employee removed Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's restroom Repeat Violation
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -clean sheet tray stored on top of trash can, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee beverage stored on top of white reach-in freezer Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Employee wearing bracelet, operator educated employee, employee removed bracelet Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -set of tongs hanging off flat top grill handle, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lower shelf below flat top grill has an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -two wet wiping clothes stored on bus cart in dining area, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee removed gloves, washed hands, applied new gloves
- 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -observed wash temperature 114F
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).