Mellow Mushroom, 960 E Hwy 98 Ste 112, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MELLOW MUSHROOM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 960 E Hwy 98 Ste 112, Destin, FL 32541
License #: 5603481
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, several. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster bottom in disrepair, waste leaking out back of dumpster. Operator contacted waste management and landlord. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, plastic pans. Observed plastic pans wet nesting during callback. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Post on left side in disrepair. Operator contacted waste management and landlord. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Chlorine corrected to 50ppm Chlorine. Upon callback, wet wiping cloth solution not setup **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator ordered more certificates and should receive them next week. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. Observed slicer with debris during callback. **Warning**
07/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Spice packets stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, several. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster bottom in disrepair, waste leaking out back of dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, plastic pans. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Post on left side in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut Mushrooms in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Chlorine corrected to 50ppm Chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese 46 °F, feta 47 °F, Mozzarella 45 °F, in upright cooler. Tofu 45 °F, meatballs 48 °F, shredded mozzarella 51 °F, items moved from walk-in cooler less than 1 hour ago. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. Strawberries and peaches. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tempeh and tofu. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Tempeh and tofu. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Provolone cheese 46 °F, feta 47 °F, and Mozzarella 45 °F, and butter 51 °F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink (in bar area). **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. End coca-cola Reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Moderate bild-up of grease on hood filters. Oil dripping down interior side of hood also.
  • Basic - Moderately soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... small lids (on top of ice machine).
  • Basic - Wet mop heads not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry... in service sink.
  • High Priority - Dented can of pizza sauce with basil on can rack. Set aside for turn-in.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at warewashing machine.
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting... Glasses.
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Moderate ice buildup around walk-in freezer door fame.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Walk in cooler light missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in reach in cooler not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling... chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site**
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters/system. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided any kitchen hand sinks used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired... Sean Lopez 3/31/7 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
3/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried... glasses stacked while wet.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... identified.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed door gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair... torn/detached.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No thermometer in glass door reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed door gaskets/seals on reach in cooler in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed no hand towels in dispenser... very back handsink.
  • Critical - Observed no handwash sign posted at bar and service counter handsinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried... glasses stacked while wet.
  • Observed dripping handsinks... back prep area and grill.
  • Critical - Observed lightly soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed no handwash sign posted at bar and service counter handsinks.
  • Observed wall caulking soiled with accumulated black debris in four compartment sink area.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dripping handsink faucet... back.
  • Observed soiled floor under and around flat grill.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed staff handling ready-to-eat pizza ingredients with bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure... provided sample copy.
  • Observed torn prep cooler door gasket.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Critical - Observed dripping handsink faucet...kitchen.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled ice machine interior/door.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris dishmachine edges, top.
  • Observed drink cups not properly air-dried...stacked while wet.
  • Observed dripping faucet...triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed lightly soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed one tall carbon dioxide cylinder not secured.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...steak @ 46 f., line cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed no soap at one identified handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on dishmachine exterior.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Observed wall caulking soiled with accumulated black debris...over 3 compartment sink.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed light build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...prep area.
  • Ceiling tile detached.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Observed leaking water heater.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees including restrooms.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water...by water heater.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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