Melina's Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Melina's Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Kissimmee restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For ceviche **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts at glass reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Per submitted plans by prior owners mop sink is outside. No mop sink found. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
95
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw repackaged chicken over salmon and tilapia
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. inspector sent info to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown Cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Ceviche on menu doesn't claim it's a raw product they serve. The tilapia Operator corrected and added raw to menu **Corrected On-Site**
52-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and pasta. Chicken and vegetable in single door upright cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in back kitchen Inspector sent sign to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
35
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
78
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs over bottles, cans and covered ready to eat foods.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration date not marked on employee training.
53B-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled. Oscillating fan over 3 bin sink heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at 3 bin sink area **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Melina's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Melina's Cafe on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Melina's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Melina's Cafe.
How does Melina's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Melina's Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Melina's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Melina's Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Melina's Cafe 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 Melina's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Melina's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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