MEL'S DINER
1331 PINE ISLAND RD NE · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33909
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork ribs in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F – Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F – Cold Holding); ham (49F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. The manager discarded all products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mash potatoes and turkey not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 7
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in flour. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in pizza station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:09 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.