Mel's Diner Fort Myers, 4820 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MEL'S DINER FORT MYERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4820 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907
License #: 4603827
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright reach in cooler near dishwash area. Shelves cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 6lb 9 oz can of Lohomann Red Cabbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped tomatoes 46°F, kale 45°F, chopped ham 50°F, and salmon 55°F. Items placed on ice and bags of ice placed in top of items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Observed 14 employees on duty during time of inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Sausage gravy cooling too deep and covered. Switched to more shallow containers, stirred, and placed on ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates not filled out. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle above mop sink containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Observed: Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 47°F. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Precooked noodles 60°F at wait station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wait station. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
4/8/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/8/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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