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MEL'S FAMILY DINER

3221 South Orlando Drive
Sanford, Florida, 32773
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10773129

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in cooler one fan not working. Ice buildup. Gasket torn. Damage/hole at latch Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below dish machine Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - walk in floors soiled and not easily cleanable Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - bag in box syrup on floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - mop sink plumbing disconnected. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Admin Complaint
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - side door and back door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - milk cooler in dish station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - Togo boxes on floor next to ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board at batter cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - at hand wash sink next to walk in Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - at hand wash sink next to walk in Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830851

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in cooler one fan not working. Ice buildup. Gasket torn. Damage/hole at latch Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below hand wash sink in back Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below dish machine Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - walk in floors soiled and not easily cleanable Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - bag in box syrup on floor Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - mop sink plumbing disconnected. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler door Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - side door and back door Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - milk cooler in dish station Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - Togo boxes on floor next to ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - at cook line Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - in dry storage area Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - French toast mix (71 - Cold Holding). Observed on counter. Employee put into ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at threaded faucet next to mop sink Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board at batter cooler Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - at hand wash sink next to walk in Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - at hand wash sink next to walk in Warning

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838274

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small amount soiled on baffle - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - small cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in freezer gasket torn and door freezing up - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - walk in cooler floor soiled and not easily cleanable - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - service openings in ware wash room needs to be closed up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - mop sink plumbing disconnected - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: - plumbing worked on, not complete. Person in charge states plumber coming back out today with part to finish job. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Plumbing remains disconnected and has fallen onto ground Admin Complaint
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - small cooler at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829987

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small amount soiled on baffle - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - small cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in freezer gasket torn and door freezing up - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - walk in cooler floor soiled and not easily cleanable - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - service openings in ware wash room needs to be closed up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - mop sink plumbing disconnected - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: - plumbing worked on, not complete. Person in charge states plumber coming back out today with part to finish job. **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - small cooler at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. - zero ppm. - manager setup a sanitizer dip tub. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Chlorine 0 ppm Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomato bisque (119f-129fF - Hot Holding); - gravy (119f-129fF - Hot Holding) Manager states less than 1 hour - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: - Tomato bisque 98f - gravy 95f Manager states just put on steam well less than 1 hour **Time Extended**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - shell eggs - pancake batter Provided blank forms - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789984

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small amount soiled on baffle
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - small cook line cooler
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in freezer gasket torn and door freezing up
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - walk in cooler floor soiled and not easily cleanable
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - service openings in ware wash room needs to be closed up.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - interior and exterior microwave
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of walk in cooler - walk in cooler shelves - hood filters
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door self closing device broken
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - mop sink plumbing disconnected
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - small cooler at cook line
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - electrical equipment and parts stored on top of bag in box syrup
  • 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. - zero ppm. - manager setup a sanitizer dip tub.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - server put on gloves to handle toast, no hand wash
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. - cook employee cracked raw shell eggs, then grabbed clean plates, no glove change, no hand wash
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomato bisque (119f-129fF - Hot Holding); - gravy (119f-129fF - Hot Holding) Manager states less than 1 hour
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - threaded faucet at back of building
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - shell eggs - pancake batter Provided blank forms
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - server on duty Jenna

Inspection Date: 11/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8556447

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -At the back room the wall at the back door - at the dish area the wall is open under the electrical panel -several trim pieces missing from the project - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At the back stock room - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8516380

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Ladies room has no toilets currently under repair
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dish ring floor
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -At the back room the wall at the back door - at the dish area the wall is open under the electrical panel -several trim pieces missing from the project
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rest room
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At the back stock room
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the dish washer the pressure valve leaking
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only one hand sink is available