Mel's Diner in Port Orange
Last inspected:
4649 S Clyde Morris Blvd Ste 608, Port Orange, FL 32129Mel's Diner in Port Orange has accumulated 201 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no fines or disciplinary actions. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting, consumer advisories, and food contact surfaces. Recent inspections show continued compliance issues, with the March 2026 inspection documenting 6 violations including 3 high-priority items, continuing a pattern of recurring citations across the past six years.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mel's Diner in Port Orange: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
Mel's Diner in Port Orange: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Mel's Diner in Port Orange: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mel's Diner in Port Orange last inspected?
- Mel's Diner in Port Orange was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Mel's Diner in Port Orange?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mel's Diner in Port Orange are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Mel's Diner in Port Orange had?
- Mel's Diner in Port Orange has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mel's Diner in Port Orange find?
- Mel's Diner in Port Orange was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Mel's Diner in Port Orange ever been shut down?
- No, Mel's Diner in Port Orange has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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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