Melanie's Seafood Company
120 E Park Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · Permanent Food Service · License 6306646
What drove the grade
Operating on expired license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (2 repeats)-15
- Administrative complaint on Oct 1Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score65
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 1, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In reach in cooler raw tuna over potatoes and raw fish over pasta noodles, operator removed raw items from over ready to eat.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating on expired license.
License expired Feb. 1, 2026, establishment is open and operating and serving customers. Future legal action given to operator. Verified ownership
Administrative complaint
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Operator removed tongs from door handle.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment unable to access due to being filled with supplies.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
One on the cook line
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Repeat violation
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.