Mellow Mushroom, 10941 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MELLOW MUSHROOM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10941 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3915948
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Corrective action taken manager spoke with Coke who will make correction **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Hot sauce
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected on site
  • Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Wait station
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Bar
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in /freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Hood over grill
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bar sink 300 ppm quat
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Table tray holders fr pizza
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink
6/10/2014Routine - 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.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Bucket not emptied
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by mop bucket and mop
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Semolina
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Piece of pzza **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda dispensing unit backsplash with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Waste line passing through ice storage bin.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Wait station
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chunky peanut butter mix walk in freezer. Mushrooms .walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.pizza dough station glass of ice teak and soft drink on top of can good rack while making dough.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza station
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over sliced green peppers
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Basting brush should have a plastic band instead of a metal band.
3/16/2013Routine - 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. Observed employee making salads and cutting tomatoes with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - reach-in cooler gaskets by pizza oven.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked chicken tightly covered during cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Bleach stored on soda boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Sprinkler head spray pattern obstructed. For reporting purposes only. Observed towel wrapped around sprinkler head in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength - green bucket in pizza oven.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - water and sauces in plastic bottles not labeled.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handwash sink next to the make table refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 containers of LP-gas stored by office. Manager stated all are empty.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked chicken cooled in several large plastic containers covered in reach-in cooler by bar. Internal temperature of chicken measured 50 - 65 degrees fahrenheit. Product moved into the walk-in cooler to cool to 41 degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - large make table refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef and other meat products in reach-in cooler by bar measured 45 - 65 degrees fahrenheit. Possible temperature rise due to improper cooling of cooked food (placing hot food in the cooler). Temperature of the cooler was checked again towards end of inspection and thermometer in the cooler was reading below 41 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar and mop sink area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris - bar.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice chute for dining room coca cola machine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in plastic squeeze bottles and spices in plastic containers not labeled.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0PPM. Use 3-compartment sink to sanitize dishes and utensils.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - fan covers in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bartender scooping ice with customer cup.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - sour cream in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing - measured 100PPM at bar's 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - sauces in squeeze bottles and spices in plastic containers.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. observed clean pans stored on the floor by three compartment sink.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. observed wet nesting on clean Pans on dish rack.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - two door cooler by bar.
  • Critical - Observed build up of mold like substance and slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - top of dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dust build up on fan covers in the walk-in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler - dough refrigerator (make table refrigerator).
  • Critical - Observed cups stored in ice used for drinks -bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes stored on the floor in the walk-in-cooler and other food items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up - all reach-in-coolers in pizza making area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in reach-in cooler by bar measured 50F.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Frozen corned beef in the walk-in freezer not date marked.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Observed build- up on tubes in ice storage bin in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bag of nuts not stored in covered container.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in pizza making area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - squeeze bottles by oven/stove.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of hoagie rolls Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. drinking cup stored on soda dispenser
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies bathroom
  • Light not functioning. walkin cooler
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. servers areas
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store the case of takeout-pizza boxes, off the floor, in the kitchen. Corrected On Site.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of tomatos
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cheeses on toppings unit
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. walkin coolers shelf
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. white baffle needs cleaning
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on underside of soda machine
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using plastic cup to dip sugar
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. onsoda fountain machine
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. white napkins on floor in dry storage area
  • Light not functioning. walkin coolers -switch not functioning
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. on or near tea making tables
1/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.touched trash can Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing holster and despenser.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. server areas
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed hole in wall. over walkin cooler
  • Light not functioning. hood areas Corrected On Site.
  • Employee lockers improperly located. aprons ,football ,and other personal items storedwith dry goods
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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