Mellow Mushroom receives B in Fulton County health inspection

1. 01

   Toxic substance storage and use

   Item 8-2B ↗

   Observed multiple unlabeled plastic bottles holding chemicals stored at mop sink in kitchen. CA: PIC discarded contents from spray bottles during inspection.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(6)(b)

   Observed multiple unlabeled plastic bottles holding chemicals stored at mop sink in kitchen. CA: PIC discarded contents from spray bottles during inspection. 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
2. 02

   Food labeling and containers

   Item 10D ↗

   Observed large plastic containers holding corn meal and sugar without labels underneath prep tables in main kitchen. CA: PIC labeled containers during inspection to gain compliance.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(d)

   Observed large plastic containers holding corn meal and sugar without labels underneath prep tables in main kitchen. CA: PIC labeled containers during inspection to gain compliance. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 10D ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
3. 03

   Food storage and contamination

   Item 12A ↗

   Observed all items stored in steam table next to pizza make table and toppings next to salad station without overhead protection from contamination in main kitchen. CA: PIC covered all stored foods with lids during inspection to gain compliance.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(q)

   Observed all items stored in steam table next to pizza make table and toppings next to salad station without overhead protection from contamination in main kitchen. CA: PIC covered all stored foods with lids during inspection to gain compliance. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 12A ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
4. 04

   Utensil storage

   Item 14A ↗

   Observed multiple utensils used to mix alcoholic drinks stored atop bar counter in standing water 61 F. CA: Team member discarded water and replenished utensils in hot water 176 F.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)

   Observed multiple utensils used to mix alcoholic drinks stored atop bar counter in standing water 61 F. CA: Team member discarded water and replenished utensils in hot water 176 F. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 14A ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
5. 05

   Plumbing and drainage

   Item 16B ↗

   Observed pipe leaking underneath fan inside walk in cooler. CAT: PIC states leaking for 2 days, technician contacted to repair leak, scheduled to repair within 24 hours.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.06(2)(r)

   Observed pipe leaking underneath fan inside walk in cooler. CAT: PIC states leaking for 2 days, technician contacted to repair leak, scheduled to repair within 24 hours. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 16B ↗
   New violation

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