MEL'S DINER FORT MYERS
4820 CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line near by handwashing sink; sliced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); cooked peppers (50F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F – Cold Holding); roasted beef (49F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (54F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (53F – Cold Holding); blue cheese (54F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F – Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line near by handwashing sink; sliced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); cooked peppers (50F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F – Cold Holding); roasted beef (49F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (54F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (53F – Cold Holding); blue cheese (54F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F – Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at front line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered at coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipments at cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:37 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.