MEL'S FAMILY DINER
3221 S ORLANDO DR · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32773
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
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.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 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.