Inspection Report

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MELS DINER

12035 COLLIER BLVD · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34116

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3398255
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8525002
DBPR license2100774

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef patties (48F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding) Per operator, refrigerator doors have been opened a-lot during the lunch rush. Operator had employees put bags of ice on products **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and can opener blade have accumulated debris **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At server area, Hand washing sink has a garbage can in front and a bustub of dirty dishes blocking the hand towels **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance of kitchen. 9-14-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under counter on front line and behind equipment on front line has accumulated debris **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Near server station, wall is unsealed drywall 9-14-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near front line of kitchen is soiled 9-14-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.