MEL'S DINER
1331 PINE ISLAND RD NE · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33909
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat hotdogs in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved hotdogs to another reach-in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed grilled chicken, fried and ribs in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Basic 6
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 52F. The cook realized the reach-in cooler was unplugged and plug up reach-in cooler into wall socket. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cook line soiled.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine in prep area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:02 PM.
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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.