MELA'S CAFE
4392 THOMASSON DR · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34112
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced the empty chlorine sanitizer bucket. Chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. An employee entered the kitchen, put on gloves and began handling clean equipment. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures, operator educated the employee, the employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the ice machine. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:26 AM.
Violation category totals
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.