Mellow Mushroom, 1641 West Pensacola, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MELLOW MUSHROOM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1641 West Pensacola, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4703234
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Soda fountain at wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water on back prep table and cup of water on shelf above prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station. **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**
6/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Soda fountain at wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water on back prep table and cup of water on shelf above prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pans of dough. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 58° F, cheddar cheese 48° F, hummus 53° F, cut tomato 50° F, cut lettuce 46° F, meatball 49° F, steak 62° F, cooked peppers 44° F, spinach artichoke dip 48° F, salmon 48° F, sausage 47° F. Not held more than 4 hours and product moved to walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizzas stored on racks for immediate use. Per manager pizzas were made at 11am and will be discarded at 2pm. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored above cheese at sandwich line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Coffee grounds. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station. **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**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. 2 sandwich line units and bottom half of pizza station unit. **Warning**
6/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Soda fountain at wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water on back prep table and cup of water on shelf above prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pans of dough. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 58° F, cheddar cheese 48° F, hummus 53° F, cut tomato 50° F, cut lettuce 46° F, meatball 49° F, steak 62° F, cooked peppers 44° F, spinach artichoke dip 48° F, salmon 48° F, sausage 47° F. Not held more than 4 hours and product moved to walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizzas stored on racks for immediate use. Per manager pizzas were made at 11am and will be discarded at 2pm. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored above cheese at sandwich line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Coffee grounds. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station. **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**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. 2 sandwich line units and bottom half of pizza station unit. **Warning**
6/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In kitchen area over pizza make station.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food storage tubs west nesting on drying rack.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging on hand wash sink behind pizza make station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on interior of door and door frame of reach-in cooler/pizza make station in front of pizza ovens.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed at right sandwich prep cold hold unit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes at 54° at left pizza make cold hold unit. Out less than 4 hours.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham at 55° and roasted red peppers at 55°. Out less than 4 hours.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed marinara hot held at 112° and garlic in butter hot held at 118°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser on counter near kitchen area and near clean utensils on silverware prepping station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Observed interior of make station at 56°.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in bottle unlabeled as to contents. **Corrected On-Site**
6/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dish washing clean dish shelves.
  • Basic - Interior of kitchen microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Kitchen Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at bar hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - bag of onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray stored by or with clean cutlery near bar on counter.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper cook temperatures for products which he prepares.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade at rear preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand wash sink utilized to clean grill spatulas.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee bar handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled stored with menus.
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at drink station. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation:4/10/12
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/mold like substances in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation: 4/10/12 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable in kitchen at preparation table.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at drink station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed kitchen reach in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed knife stored in crevices between equipment/containers in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed over cleaner spray stored on food preparation table in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepperoni and beef held at 54 F at kitchen frontline. Not held longer than four hours.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese held at 59 F at frontline. Not held longer than four hours.
  • Observed wall (tiles broken and missing) in disrepair throughout kitchen and rear of establishment.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/13/2012Complaint PartialCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2012Complaint PartialCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Observed Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at bar area.
  • Critical - Observed Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at bar area
  • Critical - Observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at front preparation table.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of calcium/mold like substances in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar area.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 35-50 dead termites at the window area of the "party section" of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 4/11/2012.
4/10/2012Complaint PartialWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHEMICALS (GRILL CLEANER) STORED ALONG PLASTIC CUPS IN DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - OBSERVED CONTAINER OF CORNMEAL WITHOUT LABEL
  • Critical - OBSERVED FRONT REACH-IN COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER BENEATH PREPARATION TABLE
  • Critical - OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH RACK OF CUPS STORED ON TOP. SINK IS BLOCKED
  • OBSERVED HEAVILY PITTED AND GROOVED CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE SOILED HEAVILY
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON SITE. REPEATED 8/1/11. MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE BY 3/30/12
  • OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION OF LAST INSPECTION ON SITE
  • OBSERVED NUMEROUS BROKEN TILES ALONG WALL AND BASEBOARDS NEAR SINK AREA
  • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEM (CASE OF PLASTIC CUPS) STORED ON FLOOR NEAR BAR
  • Critical - OBSERVED TRASH CAN WITHOUT COVER IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM - CORRECTED ON SITE
1/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; bar.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; spatulas in hand sink. Corrected On Site.
8/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; bar.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; 2nd bar.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; pitchers in sink.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food; jacket.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect; lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; cup no handle being used as a scoop in sugar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; bar.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; food particles in handsink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored; bleach and degreaser . Corrected On Site.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. THROWN OUT - BEEF IN WALKIN COOLER MARKED 01/06/10. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SANDWICH COOLER
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SALAD COOLER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. LEMONS & LIMES IN BAR AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. DINING AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees. IN BAR AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. IN BAR AREA.
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. LEMONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. IN BAR AREA
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. IN BAR AREA
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
7/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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