MELLOW MUSHROOM

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented cans of pineapples. The operator set aside the can of pineapples for return. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands behind the bar.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water for the handwashing sink behind the bar at 74F.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at the handwashing sink in the pizza station.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade equipment used for direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade mixing tool attached to a drill used for mixing sauce in the prep area. The operator stated the tool is used for mixing pizza sauce. The operator was instructed to cease the use of the non-food grade piece of equipment. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no available quaternary test kit.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in the pizza kitchen.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the prep area. The employee properly the cell phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nitrogen tanks not adequately secured near the mop sink. Repeat Violation

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked in the auxiliary dining room. For reporting purposes only.

High Priority - Non-food grade equipment used to prepare food. Observed a non-food grade mixing tool attached to a drill used for mixing sauce in the prep area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dish area. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water at the handwashing sink behind the bar at 71F. Repeat Violation

Basic - A red apple type insect control device stored on a shelf with and above packaged foods in the prep area. The operator properly stored the control device. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket stored hanging on shelving with packaged foods in the prep area. The operator properly store the jacket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nitrogen tank not adequately secured near the mop sink.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food contact surface up in the server station near the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spoons. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the storage area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken has been held for less than 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored the chicken in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging near single-service to go boxes in the storage area. The operator properly store the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 80F behind the bar.

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a clean wiping cloths on the floor near the rear exit. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage bottle stored on a shelf with food for the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food contact surface up in the server station near the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spoons. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed napkins stored underneath a soap dispenser in the server station near the dining area. The operator properly stored the napkins. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle a cell phone then handle plastic wrap to cover lettuce without changing gloves.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Karen Atwood ServSafe expired 9/19/2023.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the pizza prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above single service portion cups. The employee discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on a food prep table in the prep area. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above single service portion cups. The employees properly stored the cell phones. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food contact surface up near the hand sink in the wait station.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the storage area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed the can opener blade with rust. The operator removed the rust from the can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above the chemical storage shelves.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet. The employee removed the jewelry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop for the ice machine stored in a metal bracket with surface rust. Observed the ice scoop behind the bar stored with mixer bottles. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the are behind the nozzles at the soda dispenser soiled with debris. The operator cleaned the area behind the nozzles. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above limes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low hot water pressure at the handwashing sink behind the bar. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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/

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the chemical storage area at the back of the kitchen.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at the wait station near the kitchen at 88F. Observed hot water temperature behind the bar at 78F. Observed hot water temperatures in the men's and ladies restrooms used by employees at 85F. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food prep table in the food prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pizza dough and bread stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop for the ice machine stored in a metal bracket with surface rust.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf over bags of corn meal in the pizza prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard pizza boxes and to go containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single use paper napkins stored underneath the soap dispenser at the handwashing sink at the service station near the dining area.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing chemical stored near sugar below prep table in prep area. Operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low water pressure at handwashing sink behind the bar.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at handwashing sink behind the bar at 71F. Observed water at handwashing sink in service area near cook line at 88F.

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed scoop used for sugar stored in soiled container. Operator cleaned and sanitized the scoop and the container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use napkins stored under soap dispenser at handwashing sink in the service station in the seating area. Operator properly stored the napkins. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank of CO 2 with chain. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with slime like residue.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop. Observed a #10 can of Dole Pineapple chunks with a dented can. Operator removed and placed in office for return to vendor. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pest insecticide with other chemicals. Operator removed pesticide. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer, operator confirmed and labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 not secured.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dust and grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sweatshirts hanging with food in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in Walk in Cooler and reach in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of pitcher used for sauce with handle in sauce. Operator removed sauce pitcher. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator moved coffee filters to covered container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation