MEL'S FAMILY DINER
3221 S ORLANDO DR · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32773
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
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 primed machine. Final reading 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – 1 on lower shelf of prep table – 6 inside bag of potatoes – 10 in corner near side door **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. – rodent chew marks on two potatoes inside potato bag **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Out back **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – cutting board at small cooler stained **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. – hand wash sink at ice cream station no hot and cold water. Operator turned on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – hand wash sink near ice machine storing bottle brush and wiping cloth. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. – chlorine test strip **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – near ice machine **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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/. -Ice cream station **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – ice cream station – near ice machine **Warning**
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. – flip top door handle of side cooler **Warning**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. – water softener unit located below hand wash sink observed uncovered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. – ice buckets **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Damage to wall. – door frame at entrance to dish station **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – hole on walk in freezer door where previous door handle was removed – gasket torn at walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – side door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. – below hand wash sink near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – at back storage room – below dish station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. – bag in box on floor in storage room **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. – side door **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. – small side cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. – pry bar, hose clamps, and pipe fittings stored on tol bag in box syrups **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – above and below dish line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. – slow drip at plumbing of hand wash sink near ice machine. – water leaking at hot water supply line of mop sink – water leaking at hot water supply line of hand wash sink at ice cream station **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:03 AM.
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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.