MEL'S FAMILY DINER

dba MEL'S RESTAURANTS INC

About this restaurant

Mel's Family Diner is a seating restaurant in Sanford with 93 seats, operated by Mel's Restaurants Inc. Located at 3221 S Orlando Dr, the establishment features a 1950s-themed atmosphere and serves classic American cuisine. According to online sources, the diner operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm and offers a menu with approximately 100 items.

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Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address: 3221 S ORLANDO DR
SANFORD, FL 32773
Phone: 407.321.4294
DBPR District: District 4 — Orlando (licenses expire April)
County (Region Code): Hillsborough (code 29)
Seating: 93 seats

License

License Number: SEA6901043
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry: Apr 1, 2026
Last Inspection: Nov 18, 2025

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Jan 20, 2026 Callback	Routine - Food	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended	1	1	5	7
Violations Found H · V14 ×3 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized I · V29 ×2 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair Class: Food Visit ID: 13598753 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 17, 2025 Callback	Routine - Food	Call Back - Extension given, pending	1	1	5	7
Violations Found H · V14 ×3 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized I · V29 ×2 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair Class: Food Visit ID: 13597331 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 16, 2025 Callback	Routine - Food	Call Back - Extension given, pending	1	3	6	10
Violations Found H · V14 ×3 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized I · V29 ×2 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 ×3 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair Class: Food Visit ID: 13586001 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 2, 2025 Callback	Routine - Food	Call Back - Extension given, pending	1	3	10	14
Violations Found H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V14 ×3 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized I · V29 ×3 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 ×3 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V42 Equipment condition Equipment in poor repair or condition B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair Class: Food Visit ID: 13578234 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 18, 2025	Routine - Food	Warning Issued	2	3	13	18
Violations Found H · V01 Management awareness Person in charge not present or not performing duties H · V06 Handwashing facilities Inadequate handwashing facilities H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 ×2 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V14 ×3 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized I · V29 ×3 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 ×3 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V42 Equipment condition Equipment in poor repair or condition B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair Class: Food Visit ID: 13527685 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 17, 2025 Callback	Complaint Partial	Emergency Order Callback Complied	0	0	4	4
Violations Found I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V35 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 13522435 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Partial
Sep 17, 2025 Callback	Complaint Partial	Emergency Order Callback Not Complied	1	0	4	5
Violations Found I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V35 ×2 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 13521495 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Partial
Sep 16, 2025	Complaint Partial	Emergency order recommended	3	0	4	7
Violations Found I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V35 ×3 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V50 Adequate lighting Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas Class: Food Visit ID: 13521450 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Partial
Sep 16, 2025 Callback	Routine - Food	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended	1	2	6	9
Violations Found H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V35 ×2 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V50 Adequate lighting Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas Class: Food Visit ID: 13464417 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 17, 2025	Routine - Food	Administrative complaint recommended	2	2	11	15
Violations Found H · V02 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 ×3 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled I · V29 ×2 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V35 ×2 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 ×3 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V50 Adequate lighting Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas Class: Food Visit ID: 10949997 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food