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
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – French toast mix (71 – Cold Holding). Observed on counter. Employee put into ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at threaded faucet next to mop sink **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – cutting board at batter cooler **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – at hand wash sink next to walk in **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. – at hand wash sink next to walk in **Warning**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – walk in cooler one fan not working. Ice buildup. Gasket torn. Damage/hole at latch **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. – below hand wash sink in back **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – below dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. – walk in floors soiled and not easily cleanable **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. – bag in box syrup on floor **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. – mop sink plumbing disconnected. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – walk in cooler door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. – side door and back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – milk cooler in dish station **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. – Togo boxes on floor next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. – at cook line **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. – in dry storage area **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – at dish station **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.