Mels Diner Naples
3650 N Tamiami Trl, Naples, FL 34103 · Permanent Food Service · License 2101181
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located near cook line.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 11, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located near cook line.
Operator provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed tray of raw chicken stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
Operator removed tray away from floor.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Observed the Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in cooler located across from cook top.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.