MEL'S FAMILY DINER
3221 S ORLANDO DR · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32773
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. – zero ppm. – manager setup a sanitizer dip tub.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. – server put on gloves to handle toast, no hand wash
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. – cook employee cracked raw shell eggs, then grabbed clean plates, no glove change, no hand wash
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – tomato bisque (119f-129fF – Hot Holding); – gravy (119f-129fF – Hot Holding) Manager states less than 1 hour
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. – threaded faucet at back of building
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. – shell eggs – pancake batter Provided blank forms
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. – server on duty Jenna
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. – small amount soiled on baffle
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. – small cook line cooler
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – walk in freezer gasket torn and door freezing up
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – below fryers
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. – walk in cooler floor soiled and not easily cleanable
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – service openings in ware wash room needs to be closed up.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – interior and exterior microwave
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – exterior of walk in cooler – walk in cooler shelves – hood filters
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. – back door self closing device broken
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. – mop sink plumbing disconnected
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. – small cooler at cook line
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. – electrical equipment and parts stored on top of bag in box syrup
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:31 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.