MEL'S DINER
4649 S CLYDE MORRIS BLVD STE 608 · PORT ORANGE · Volusia County · FL 32129
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
29-42-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -manager moved hose to rack above mop sink. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. -advised to obtain vacuum breaker attachment for threaded faucets **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 51F inside large container on inadequate ice bath for the volume of product being exposed to room temperature. Advised to use a 4 hour time as a public health control policy with the volume necessary to manage soft butter as needed
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open container of feta cheese
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -spoon, sani bucket inside hand sink basin
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 4
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -loose handle for single door freezer in back
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of margarine on floor inside dry storage hallway
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -womens restroom handwash sign obstructed by dispenser placed on top
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 12:00 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.