Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales
Last inspected:
120 E Park Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales has accumulated 94 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.6 per visit. The facility operated as Pedros Downtown Deli from 2017 before the name change. Top violations involve proper sewage disposal, hand washing procedures, and consumer advisories. Recent inspection activity shows consistent compliance patterns with no emergency closures or disciplinary actions on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
3.6
violations / inspection
3.6 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales had?
- Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales find?
- Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on December 16, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Melanie's Seafood Company in Lake Wales operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pedros Downtown Deli (2017).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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