MEL'S DINER FORT MYERS
4820 CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw pork stored over cooked sausage. Operator moved raw pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl with no handle used to dispense salad dressing at server station. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near kitchen exit door.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets at cook line. Discussed with operator proper food preparation procedures and employee removed bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler; broken door handle near server station.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at bar area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered at server station. Operator stored coffee filters covered. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:04 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.