Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

MEL'S DINER FORT MYERS

4820 CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3702506
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13740981
DBPR license4603827

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near cook line; cooked chicken (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F – Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for two hours. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle stored over prep area. Operator removed the spray bottle to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet and on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic 1

#1Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.