MEL'S DINER FORT MYERS
4820 CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
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
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop dishes and went back to front line to serve clean plates. Discussed employee proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed her hand. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitation bucket stored next to soup at server station. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar with mold like substance. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink has food particles at server station. Operator cleaned handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing bracelet. Discussed operator proper procedures. Employee removed it to his storage. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep table at front line. Operator placed it in sanitation bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:58 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.