MELONIE'S RESTAURANT
209 E MAIN ST · DUNDEE · Polk County · FL 338384218
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliding door unit, ; Dairy (47°F); Plant Foods (47°F); Poultry (47°F); Pork (47°F), due to Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Operator moved food to working unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed following: Approximately 6-8 moist rodent droppings between wall and reach in freezer in laundry room, 1- moist rodent dropping in dry food storage area, Approximately 10-12 dry rodent droppings in dry food storage area, Approximately 3-5 moist rodent droppings behind front counter, Approximately 4-6 dry rodent droppings behind front counter 1-moist rodent dropping in men's bathroom next to toilet, Approximately 12-15 dry rodent droppings in entrance to woman's bathroom on crates, 3- moist droppings on crates on entering woman's bathroom. Operator swept up all rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
53A-01-5Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
14-77-5Intermediate – Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Sliding door unit, ; Dairy (47°F); Plant Foods (47°F); Poultry (47°F); Pork (47°F), also observed interior water leak.
Basic 1
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed under microwave and slicer, operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:04 AM.
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.