MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR
3536 VIA POINCIANA DR, Lake Worth, FL 33467
Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR INC · License: SEA6020708
MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR in Lake Worth, FL has 22 inspections on record with 65 total violations (3 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of March 6, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2018 | Roach activity | 09:03:00 |
Inspection History (22)
Mar 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Nov 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Mar 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Nov 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Feb 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Sep 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Dec 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sep 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Nov 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Oct 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Oct 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
Oct 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
May 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Mar 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Jun 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Oct 12, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
How Does This Facility Compare?
MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR had?
- MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR ever been shut down?
- Yes, MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR?
- The most frequently cited violations at MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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