MEL'S FAMILY DINER
3221 S ORLANDO DR · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32773
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near back door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
31A-04-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – New ice cream station added no handle wash sink installed **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Hand wash sink was ordered. Verified via operator's email that sink will be delivered on Thursday. **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. – establishment added ice cream station no plan review. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – hand wash sink near back door **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
Basic 10
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. – cutting board at small cooler stained and grooved. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – hole in freezer door **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. – area near back door – walk in cooler floors **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
10-14-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. – women's restroom **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
29-27-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. – at cookline **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – at dish station **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:10 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 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.