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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Chlorine 0 ppm **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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 – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: – Tomato bisque 98f – gravy 95f Manager states just put on steam well less than 1 hour **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
03F-10-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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 – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. – small amount soiled on baffle – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. – small cook line cooler – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – walk in freezer gasket torn and door freezing up – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – below fryers – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. – walk in cooler floor soiled and not easily cleanable – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – service openings in ware wash room needs to be closed up. – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
29-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. – mop sink plumbing disconnected – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: – plumbing worked on, not complete. Person in charge states plumber coming back out today with part to finish job. **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. – small cooler at cook line – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:44 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.