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RED MULE DELI

1208 S BROAD ST, Brooksville FL 34601

Last inspected Apr 15, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3700169
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese (126F - Hot Holding)put into steam table at 11 am, was boiled in bag, temp was 137F, operator discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of freezer, operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By 3 compartment sink, not in walking path.
Basic/36-22-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in kitchen, walk in cooler, prep room Wall damaged by 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-10-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. Darlene Farrington expired 03-2023
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks in prep area not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on top of reach in freezer. Operator moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets, saukraut on floor in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall behind three compartment sink
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf below prep table in prep area
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above bread in Walk-in-Cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in kitchen, bar and walk in cooler worn
Basic/36-10-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. In three compartment sink at bar reading over 400ppm. Operator corrected to 200pm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on cooks line stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On plastic guard
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles throughout establishment
Basic/36-32-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees wearing watches Dudu g food preparation
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees on cooks line without proper hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door In disrepair
Basic/14-11-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Above three compartment sink in dish area
Basic/36-24-5
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Basic/10-14-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In rest rooms
Basic/31B-04-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors.
Basic/36-10-4

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.