CHUBBY MULLET
8685 N US HWY 1, Micco FL 32976 · 772-664-8500
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019062418 | Nov 8, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | $200 |
| 4--2017046531 | Aug 16, 2017 | Oct 17, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 8 oz of buttermilk in ice pan at 80f cold holding, operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No backflow added to splitter.
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. Leslie started two weeks ago and has not signed reporting agreement.
Equipment in poor repair. Make table on cook line all three doors have torn gaskets.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Flooring soiled with grease under rack by fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three door reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Vent hood covers soiled with grease above six burner oven.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen not self closing.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook washed knife in sink kitchen Sink at bar used as dump sink Educated
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets both make tables
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.gasket make table
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach make table
May 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
May 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
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
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.cup used to scoop blue cheese crumbles
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature. Food still frozen
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans across from triple sink
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed at room temperature still frozen
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Pretzels walk in freezer
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table and small reach in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Aug 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/2023, please visit DBPR website to renew license
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Found on cook line, operator stocked cooler this morning within the hour, suggested rapid chill, operator added ice to items raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw cod (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44-47F - Cold Holding) Retemped all items at 43F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook filling hand sanitizer bucket at hand wash sink at end of cooks line. Drain lines draining into hand wash sink by ice machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line had standing water.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop in handle touching product
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in grease. Operator has scheduled for next week
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.