Melanie's Seafood Company
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
61
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Melanie's Seafood Company stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
“Items in mop sink no access **repeat violation**” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Melanie's Seafood Company's latest score of 61 falls below the Lake Wales average of 90. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm, employee added more bleached and tested sanitizer new amount 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser located in the dining room
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank at soda dispenser in dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Items in mop sink no access **Repeat Violation**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in dish pit area, employee inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
61
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on drink machine dining area. Employee cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed from door hardware. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Items in mop sink no access, operator started removing items **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-27-4
78
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line one of three lights not functioning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
95
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manwell Stephen 7/8/19 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line one of three lights not functioning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No access to mop sink blocked with packages of mop heads. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-27-4
82
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container on the floor by cook line and to the left of the mop sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Above grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No access to mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Clean Towels sitting on top of the mop sink.
29-27-4
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat salad dressing. Operator removed raw shells from over ready to eat dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator washed lettuce in hand washing sink on the cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One of three lights not working at grill cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink near cook line.
29-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor by hand washing sink at cook line. Remove oil from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed from door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink. Ice was removed from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor next to the cook line. Operator moved oil to the storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents.
36-50-4
67
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Melanie's Seafood Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Melanie's Seafood Company on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Melanie's Seafood Company?
Across the inspection record, “items in mop sink no access **repeat violation**” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Melanie's Seafood Company.
How does Melanie's Seafood Company compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?
Melanie's Seafood Company most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.
Has Melanie's Seafood Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Melanie's Seafood Company have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Melanie's Seafood Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Melanie's Seafood Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Melanie's Seafood Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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