The Chubby Mullet
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at The Chubby Mullet, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Micco average 82, so The Chubby Mullet trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook washed knife in sink kitchen Sink at bar used as dump sink Educated
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets both make tables **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.gasket make table **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw ground beef. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Amy Dianne **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach make table
23-03-4
64
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Amy and Dianne expired April 2025 - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
82
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-25-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Amy and Dianne expired April 2025
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.cup used to scoop blue cheese crumbles **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature. Food still frozen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
47
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans across from triple sink
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed at room temperature still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beer and bean soup dated 8-15-24. Today 8-26-24 2 quarts Beans dated 8-17-24. Today 8-26-24 3 cups
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
10-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pretzels walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw cobia still frozen. Educated **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above cookline
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table and small reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw cod in top of flip top cooler for 20 minutes at 57/59f. Employee had rinsed in room temperature water. Cod placed in ice bath and walk in cooler. Cod at 37/38f at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Manager rearranged tags. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on hand sink in kitchen. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for lactic acid sanitizer. Employee set up quaternary ammonia to 200 ppm.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form onsite. Manager will update all employees under 60 days or without employee training.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5 certificates for approximately 25 employees.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. New menus do not have consumer advisory. Printed consumer advisory until menus can be updated. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean knives stored between wall and sink. Cleaned , sanitized and placed on rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. At interior of walk in freezer around door.
36-30-4
41
Nov 3, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 56f. Suggest rapid chill Rechecked egg wash 44f. 30 minutes **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags are for purchased clam shells from approved supplier they will date tags when last shell is used
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink by triple sink also sink at bar used as dump sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sean
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack with dry goods
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Head cook **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets sandwich cooler cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over cooked eggs. Walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
43
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked flounder in walk in cooler dated 8-16-22. Todays date 8-24-22. 8 days old
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
27-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in fry freezer both in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing mahi at room temperature. Still frozen. Educated **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening kitchen cos Pickles walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Chubby Mullet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Chubby Mullet on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Chubby Mullet?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Chubby Mullet.
How does The Chubby Mullet compare to other restaurants in Micco?
The Chubby Mullet most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Micco average of 82.
Has The Chubby Mullet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Chubby Mullet have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Chubby Mullet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Chubby Mullet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Chubby Mullet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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