Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MULLET HUT

5356 S SUNCOAST BLVD · HOMOSASSA · Citrus County · FL 34446

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 2, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1227237
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7305839
DBPR license1950183

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 2, 2020 3:51 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 9, 2020 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionNo Warewashing Facilities

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority10 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Basic – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Mullet on top of raw packaged pork in dirty cooler

#7High Priority12A-04-6

High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Operator was outside of food truck touching wooden animals then touched food without hand washing. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator has non food grade hose hooked up the the well.

#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Unwrapped mullet sitting on top of wrapped raw ribs in dirty cooler See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 10

#6Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Basic – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Operator has food sitting in dirty coolers, no thermometer, no soap. Operator told me to wash my hands in a bucket of water with mr clean inside.

#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Hot water not provided No hot water in handsink.

#12Intermediate16-35-4

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Test strips expired 2019 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate16-22-4

Intermediate – No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Operator is self sufficient and has three sinks in the establishment. One is a hand washing sink, the other two are small sinks but have a faucet that will not reach to both sides. One sink has two pans inside that make it look like a three compartment sink. Operator states he hoses down any equipment. There is no three compartment sink.

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The paper towels that are hanging are black and filthy.

#15Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator has no soap on the MFDV

#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mullet dip, cooked mullet **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate27-01-4

Intermediate – Temporary interruption – no alternative supply of water provided. Arrived at the location and the operator had no water. Operator turned water on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-37-4

Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Operator stores food at home. All food needs to be stored on the MFDV or at a commissary.

#4Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation Screening on MFDV **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. A couple windows have screening on the MFDV.

#17Basic22-16-4

Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. All coolers inside

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.