MEL'S WAY BISTRO & BAR
3536 VIA POINCIANA DR, Lake Worth, FL, 33467
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 2, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (6)
- 01B-02-5Critical
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.
High Priority - 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.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
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. 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.
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 21-04-4Corrected on site
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.
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Basic
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both gender bathrooms.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both gender bathrooms.
Basic
- 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.
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. Emailed poster to operator.
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.