MELAO BAKERY RESTAURANT
2001 CONSULATE DRIVE, Orlando FL 32837 · 407-348-1777
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 39 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit by triple sink in back of kitchen, Cooked chicken, cooked pork chops, cooked vegetable plant, all temping between 128F-130F, per operator cooked less than 1 hour. Operator turned up temperature of unit to bring back up to temperature. Re-temped at 135F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015033476 | May 26, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Handwashing sink in pastry room blocked by piping bag and towel. -Handwashing sink at front counter blocked by towel.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust throughout.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table on cooks line and wait staff area.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at waitstaff area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and Salt bulk containers no label.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rotisserie chicken in hot holding unit for less than 1 hour at back of kitchen temping 120F. Operator Placed in oven to recover temperature. Re-temped at 150F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two-way splitter added at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board at sandwhich area on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice-machine. Operator began cleaning during inspection.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Female restroom. Operator closed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cups used as scoop in seasoning and sugar bulk containers.operator discarded.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken along wall of walk-in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to ice machine.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor anesthesia to reach-in cooler at front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
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. Cookies on top of cooler at front counter missing item name, package date and address.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of ice-machine. -Gaskets soiled on pullout drawers on cooks line. -Exterior of bulk containers at back of kitchen. Operator cleaned.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil on lover shelf at back over kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Parchment paper on the floor of dry storage room. Operator placed on shelf.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink by cook line slow draining.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ham in walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bakery.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers containing powdered sugar and white sugar not labeled at bakery. Bulk containers containing flour at back of kitchen. Operator labeled.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect. Operator turned on air curtain at back exit door.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef and raw chicken over container of washed and peeled plantains in walk-in cooler. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit by triple sink in back of kitchen, Cooked chicken, cooked pork chops, cooked vegetable plant, all temping between 128F-130F, per operator cooked less than 1 hour. Operator turned up temperature of unit to bring back up to temperature. Re-temped at 135F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several stained cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at waitstaff area of kitchen blocked by cart. Operator moved cart.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ More than 4 employees present at start of inspection, not certified manager present. Certified manager arrived during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine, operator began cleaning during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. All refrigeration on cook line not working. Operator holding food under written time plan and keeps log with times. Per operator, they are in process of remodeling and replacing all units.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along floor at entrance of walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink by cook line slow draining.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes over ham in wall-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table at front counter where coffee machine is held. Operator removed.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mops sink missing vacuum breaker at both ends of two-way splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine. Operator began cleaning.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside flour container in baking room. Operator removed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator waiting for parts.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean dish shelves.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster missing lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up along entrance on floor and door of walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scraper for grill stored between equipment.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light not shielded in walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean dishes has food debris along edges. Operator moved dishes to be cleaned.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink by stove slow draining.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of tomatoes above sliced deli meat in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At mop sink.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam cup in sugar bin, operator removed it
Ceiling tile missing. Over fryers in cookline
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dry storage, with the cans
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of guava filing on the floor in the pastry area. Operator put them above the floor on a crate.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 72F, operator removed the water from container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it.
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and powder sugar bins, operator labeled.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted chicken (118F - Hot Holding) for less than 1 hour. Operator placed them in the oven to raise temperature to at least 165F and hold hot to at least 135F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of guava filling on the floor. Operator placed them on top of crates
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.