Mel's Drive Inn, 1000 Universal Studios Pl, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MEL'S DRIVE INN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1000 Universal Studios Pl, Orlando, FL 32819-7601
License #: 5805850
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 1/29/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Mel's Drive Inn, 1000 Universal Studios Pl, Orlando, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Side of fryers used for French fries
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Coating peeling on heat lamp , manager will replace **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Heating lamp used for French fries **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed near three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face while wearing gloves located at broiler area. Ask him to change wash hands ,then change gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Food crumbs left on counter used for food prep and storage of gluten hamburger buns.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Three thermometers calibrate on 1/28/13 at 10:13 am.
1/29/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed server in front service line
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45°f stored in front reach in cooler, recommend To notify engineering, removed product from cooler.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Heat lamp used for French fries
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Dipper well around rim
3/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Body of soda machine located front counter area.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Observed front line area by coffee machine ,recommend Manager to notify current professional control service
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed near fryers on main line
9/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch on main service line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Observed frame of door broken fryer reach in freezer, part on order.
  • Observed wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Observed stored underneath cutting boards located near fryers used for chicken salads. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.' Observed bottom freezer underneath shelves used for fried foods
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink located by reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. located on front service line Corrected On Site.
11/22/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/7/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.tomatoe slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils,stored in dirty containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Air gap on dipper well installed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan guard in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
1/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about MEL'S DRIVE INN? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
MEL'S DRIVE INN respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend MEL'S DRIVE INN to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of MEL'S DRIVE INN (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
NEW YORK DELI AT GATEWAY CENTEROrlando, FL
**
RUBY TUESDAY #7117Orlando, FL
DOMINO'S PIZZA #3178Orlando, FL
VERONICA RESTAURANTOrlando, FL
LECHONERA LATINA 3Orlando, FL
TACO BELL/LONG JOHN SILVERS #22266Orlando, FL
***
MCDONALDS RESTAURANT CURRY FORDOrlando, FL
***
REILLY'S LANTERN PUBOrlando, FL
**
FLYERS WINGS AND GRILLOrlando, FL
OLE AIOLIOrlando, FL
*****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

BLUE MAN GROUP CONCESSION STAND
BREAD BOX HANDCRAFTED SANDWICHES
BUMBLE BEE MAN'S TACO TRUCK
CITYWALK CAFE CART
FOUNTIAN OF FAIR FORTUNE/FLOREAN FORTESCUE'S
IOA CART KITCHEN #2
LEAKY CAULDRON//KINGS CROSSING
MEL'S MINI GRILL

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: