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MUGS JR DRIVE THRU GRILL

1972 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3717868
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13756361
DBPR license6210947

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( mahi) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler . Manager discarded fish **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate51-16-7

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/. – food prep added to the walk in cooler without the use of a slicer .

#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gabriel hired 3 years – preparing drinks , Ruth hired 2 years cooking food have no employee training

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in cook line area . Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned the interior of the ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. – ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner near the ice machine

#3Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( mahi) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk in cooler . See stop sale. Manager discarded fish **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#4Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food ( bags of ice ) stored on floor in the walk in freezer . Manager relocated ice **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cook line .

#7Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit ( walk in cooler) in a customer/nonsecure area – outside area . Walk in cooler unlocked . Reviewed with manager to keep the walk in cooler locked . Manager locked the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.