Mellow Mushroom

Proper date marking and disposition

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(h)] Observed many prepped food items (chicken, onions, green peppers, and more) stored in prep top coolers, coolers, and walk in cooler with use-by dates that have passed already. COS by discarding all items past the use by dates. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(10)(a)] Observed several wet dishes being stacked. CA: Advised PIC to allow dishes to fully air dry before stacking. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. New Violation. Correct By: 10/05/2026