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Licensee
Name: MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS License Number: SEA6216678
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2025
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 2630 GULF TO BAY BLVD
CLEARWATER, FL 33759

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 12/12/2018 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
08B-45-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. - case of head lettuce **Warning**
29-18-4    Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. - dishwashing area **Warning**
12B-02-4    Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. - expo, point of sale area: observed drinking from cup, additional drinks stored **Warning**
08B-49-4    Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - take out area: : partially consumed beverages stored in cooler Items discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-36-4    Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. - walk in freezer : dripping condensation forming ice on sealed case of product Item moved **Warning**
10-06-4    Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. - prep area, 2 door cooler: spoon with handle stored inside closed container of sour cream Item removed with gloved hand **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - missing from mens restroom **Warning**
33-16-4    Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed during inspection **Warning**
24-17-4    Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. - dishwashing area: metal mixing bowl dried with towel after removed from dishwashing machine **Warning**
25-05-4    Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - bundle of pizza boxes stored directly on floor **Warning**
29-11-4    Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking fixture at mopsink **Warning**
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - wait station: bulk bin containing white powder ingredient not labeled Item identified as sugar **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. - walk in cooler : 20 gal. drum of reconstituted pizza sauce prepared on 12/11 at noon, measured at 48-49°F at 11:47 AM on 12/12 **Warning**
22-43-4    High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - automatic dispenser does not consistently dispense ammonium chloride sanitizer Multiple attempts 0 ppm, recheck 200 ppm Operator to manually add sanitizer until dispenser is repaired or replaced **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-09-4    High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. - spray bottle containing foaming cleanser on shelf above prep table **Warning**
16-33-4    Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
02C-03-4    Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - front line: container of feta cheese marked with date rec'd. Fail to mark product with date item was opened for use **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5    Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. original certificate of completion for only 2 of 12 on duty available at time of inspection **Warning**
31B-03-4    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - missing from prep area Refilled during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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