Mullet Hut
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2024
52
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Mullet Hut, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 12, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Restaurants in Homosassa average 87, so Mullet Hut trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is operating with inoperable potable water tank located under 3 compartment sink with no water lines attached. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Water tank under mobile truck is used for waste water, no portable water tank **Time Extended**
27-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pots with boiled peanuts heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No potable or waste water tanks attached to truck. Smoker on a separate trailer behind MFDV. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
27-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers stored under cabinet that is heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
25-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. In window - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout food truck - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
52
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mullet dip made on site, not date marked
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation**
27-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Silver Reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles and exterior of reach in cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counters, three compartment sink
23-03-4
70
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid flying insect spray on ledge above sink, insect spray removed from mobile **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. When inspector arrived at MFDV there was no running water going into mobile. Operator hooked water up garden hose to mobile, has hot and cold running water now **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Green garden hose used **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-04-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink, operator purchased soap from store put at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand sink, operator cleaned items out of sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Victor Vodicka has completed the manager trying but has not taken the exam
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
27-02-4
39
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mullet Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mullet Hut on file is from Jun 12, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Mullet Hut compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?
Mullet Hut most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.
Has Mullet Hut's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mullet Hut have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mullet Hut means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mullet Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mullet Hut is inspected around three times per year on average.
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