Melo

100 E 4 Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Melo, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Mount Dora sits at 69, putting Melo on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at front counter.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front counter
36-73-4
90
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer.
14-69-4
95
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine test strip
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new hire
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
78
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 employee
11-26-1
90
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Melo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Melo on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Melo?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Melo.

How does Melo compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Melo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Melo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Melo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Melo 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 Melo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Melo is inspected around three times per year on average.