MEL'S DINER

Name: MEL'S DINER
Address: 1331 PINE ISLAND RD NE, CAPE CORAL, FL, 33909, US
Rating: 79.4

1331 PINE ISLAND RD NE, CAPE CORAL, FL 33909

License #4605870

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79.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MEL'S DINER in CAPE CORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 4 critical, 10 major, 13 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[31B-02-4] Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
[31B-03-4] The manager placed soap at handwashing sink on cook line.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tenders and prime rib in walk-in cooler not date marked.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (48F - Cold Holding); macaroni cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under the cook line. The manager discarded the pasta and macaroni cheese. Observed raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); raw sea bass (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager is placing ice on all raw products.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of panko.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter hot water shut off.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler undue the cook line ambient temperature 48F.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in reach-in cooler in prep station. The manager discarded open drink in reach-in cooler.

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