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MEL'S FAMILY DINER

3221 S ORLANDO DR · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32773

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3665543
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13521495
DBPR license6901043

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 on floor below storage rack in back storage room 2 on floor near hot water tank 2 on dishmachine 7 on floor below prep tables 3 on metal pan at prep station 2 on lower shelf at prep station __ Total 22 rodent droppings **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: 1 on bag of potato 1 on counter storing dough mixer 2 on shelf below prep table 1 on shelf storing meat slicer 1 inside empty sanitizer bucket **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – at dish station – behind ice bin **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – above storage rack in back room. – at base of wall in water heater room. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**

#3Basic29-27-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. – plumbing disconnected **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35B-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. – back door and side door **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.