MEL'S DINER
28601 TRAILS EDGE BLVD · BONITA SPGS · Lee County · FL 34134
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Philly steak was stored directly above raw fish in the walk-in cooler. Operator placed the sliced steak below the fish for proper food protection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on the server station.
Basic 4
12B-13-4Basic – Employee beverages in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed the items and placed in separate bin. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle of large plastic ice scoop observed with buildup. Operator removed scoop to the dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator removed and placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:10 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.