Mellow Mushroom, 8746 Thomas Drive, Panama City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MELLOW MUSHROOM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8746 Thomas Drive, Panama City, FL 32408
License #: 1305264
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the waitress station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees inside the bar. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented. cans present. Observed three cans Ground Tomatoes next to oven **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a gray hose setting inside employee hand sink in the dishwashing area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink in front of the pizza oven and in the bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed the old bar has been removed and replaced with a new bar, all new reach in cooler new dish machine for the glass wear. All hand sink has been relocated. The bar extends out into lobby area booths has been removed. Contacted D6 spoke with Belinda. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the bar area **Warning**
10/02/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Dough on the freezer floor
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing downstairs and upstairs
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.downstairs and upstairs restrooms
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dish room
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.upstairs
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and water plastic container on the cook line not labeled cornmeal.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Pizza sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
12/16/2013Routine - 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 - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety), commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Marinara sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. No served knife stored in hand sink next to grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to ice machine.
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on the cook line,
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks.Observed cans drinks stored inside the ice bin in the bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Ice scoop not stored in a clean, protected location. **Warning**
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
11/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-02-1 Observed pizza paddles contaminated with ink and used to prepare pizza dough.
6/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. upstairs bathroom
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, before putting on gloves , or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. This violation must be corrected by : 6/20/12.
  • Critical - Observed pizza paddles contaminated with ink and used to prepare pizza dough.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef topping, cheese , and sausage at 46 degrees fahrenheit . This violation must be corrected by : 6/20/12.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. soup at 122 degrees fahrenheit Corrected On Site.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of soda machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed pizza paddle chipped.
  • Critical - Observed uncoverd sausage in walkin cooler.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. wooden pizza paddle splintered and frayed .
  • Critical - Violation: 22-11-1 Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. pizza paddles
  • Critical - Violation: 32-06-1 Observed missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. womens -upstairs
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved by pizza oven.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. wooden pizza paddle splintered and frayed .
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. pizza paddles
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in bar area.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/20/11.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. 11/20/11 This violation must be corrected by : 11/20/11.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cooked chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buckets if pizza sauce stored on the floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved by pizza oven.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. peppers in sink
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. opened raw shrimp stored in ice cream box.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water.
  • Critical - Observed missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. womens -upstairs
  • Critical - Observed uncovered buckets of lettuce and dough in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No plan review approved and completed and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 4/17/11.
  • Critical - Observed buckets of sauce stored on floor of freezer
  • Observed cup in cheese container with no handle.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.storage of menus .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
  • Observed ceiling water damage in lobby.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in the women's restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in the women's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees upstairs by the drink machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in the kitchen next to the grill.
  • Observed hole in floor upstairs in the stockroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in the office has some water damage.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1-23-2010.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed sugar container not labeled.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.Observed 7 cases of saputo gold in the walkin freezer on the floor.
  • Drain cover(s) missing upstairs in the stockroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees by the ice machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in the aircondition room.
  • Observed hole in wall upstairs in the stockroom.
  • Observed ceiling tiles has water damage above the electical room.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by the microwave.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.Observed by the backdoor.
  • 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. 3/17/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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