MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR

Name: MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR
Address: 3536 VIA POINCIANA DR, LAKE WORTH, FL, 33467, US
Rating: 83.8

3536 VIA POINCIANA DR, LAKE WORTH, FL 33467

License #6020708

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83.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR in LAKE WORTH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 5 critical, 1 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 2, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 1 major, and 3 minor.

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[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloths stored under 2 cutting boards. Employee removed wiping cloths from under cutting boards.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both gender bathrooms.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggplant Lasagna (77F - Cold Holding); stored in True reach in cooler. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today, food prepared yesterday and held in reach in cooler. Manager discarded food. See Stop Sale.
[11-27-4] 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. Emailed poster to operator.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1). Cooked Penne Pasta (48F - Cold Holding),stored in flip top cooker on cook line today. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and stored in reach in cooler, and moved to flip top cooler on cook line, and held for approximately 2 hours. Food was placed in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken. 2). Eggplant Lasagna (77F - Cold Holding); stored in True reach in cooler. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today, food prepared yesterday and held in reach in cooler. Manager discarded food. See Stop Sale.

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