Manatee Mel's Marine Services
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Manatee Mel's Marine Services, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Osprey sits at 74, putting Manatee Mel's Marine Services on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and beef empanadas in reach-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager discarded open drink from inside front counter reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from front counter reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The manager is cleaning out microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution over 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
86
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the glass cold holding unit at the front counter.
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the three compartment sink and employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
74
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over deli meats in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed raw beef removed from the freezer without the date the beef was moved to refrigeration. The operator placed a date mark on the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the restroom and near the three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
67
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cooked chicken. Operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken empanadas (59F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (57F - Cold Holding); cut cauliflower (61F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (52F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); tuna pasta salad (54F - Cold Holding); bean soup (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding) overnight in the font display cooler. Operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken empanadas (59F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (57F - Cold Holding); cut cauliflower (61F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (52F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); tuna pasta salad (54F - Cold Holding); bean soup (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding) overnight in the font display cooler. Operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in the handwashing sink. Operator cleared the dishes from the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor near the office. Operator properly stored the bottled water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee and gatorade stored on food prep table near the entrance to the cook line. Operator removed the employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and cigarettes stored on food prep tables on the cook line. Operator removed the employee personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single-service wrapped to go cups stored in the restroom. Operator properly stored the single-service items. **Warning**
25-18-4
47
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over containers of juice in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple prepared food at the front counter held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. Operator date marked the prepared food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door of bread drawer soiled with debris.
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manatee Mel's Marine Services last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manatee Mel's Marine Services on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manatee Mel's Marine Services?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Manatee Mel's Marine Services.
How does Manatee Mel's Marine Services compare to other restaurants in Osprey?
Manatee Mel's Marine Services most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Osprey average of 74.
Has Manatee Mel's Marine Services' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Manatee Mel's Marine Services have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Manatee Mel's Marine Services means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Manatee Mel's Marine Services inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Manatee Mel's Marine Services is inspected around three times per year on average.
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