Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack
Last inspected: Sep 6, 2024
61
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 6, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Mayo average 71, so Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. One employee, Katelyn H. hired on 10/24/2023 has no proof of food handler training. Employee signed the health reporting agreement on 19/24/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. PVC drain pipe coming from inside MFDV down into the ground, leading to septic.
51-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of prep table by dryers soiled with grease and/or food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Nine dead flies on sticky tape in kitchen near cookline.
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside container of steak seasoning near cookline. Manager discarded the condiment cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not inverted by front counter. Manager chained all tanks during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two large pots not inverted on top of reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager inverted both pots during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Several refrigerators, freezers, and ice cream freezer full of food stored inside shed beside MFDV. Manager moved ice cream back into the MFDV and began moving food to freezers inside the approved kitchen during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of frying oil stored directly on floor in front of kitchen. Manager placed both containers of oil on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag containing aw frozen chicken stored on shelf above box containing frozen biscuits inside reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. Manager placed bag of raw chicken on lower shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black substance. Interior walls of ice machine soiled with brown substance.
22-02-4
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. Two employees missing food handler training certificates. Manager stated the employees were hired more than 60 days prior to inspection.
53B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table and countertop around sink not smooth and cleanable.
14-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on top of bags containing takeout container lids below prep table at front counter. Manager removed jacket from top of lids during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout bowl without handle stored inside bin containing seafood breading. Employee removed bowl from breading during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket in corner of kitchen.
42-01-4
55
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
52
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near order window: butter packets (49F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the butter had been stored inside unit overnight. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near order window: butter packets (49F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the butter had been stored inside unit overnight.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager available for establishment. Inspector provided a list of approved providers during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Gaskets on door of reach-in cooler in kitchen near order window peeling.
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine near kitchen entrance soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
61
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. Mixer head of table top mixer on prep table next to ice machine. Cutting boards stored next to reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank underneath front counter. Owner placed chain around tank to secure tank to wall. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards stored next to reach-in freezer.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer next to kitchen prep table.
14-69-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack on file is from Sep 6, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack.
How does Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack compare to other restaurants in Mayo?
Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Mayo average of 71.
Has Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grndma Susie's Cookin' Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants