Mallards Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Apr 1, 2026 Routine · 4 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RECORDS, CREATION, AND RETENTION - AQUACULTURED FISH

     Aquacultured fish served raw or partially cooked in a ready-to-eat form are not provided with a written statement from the supplier.

     Correction: Aquacultured fish that will be served raw or partially cooked in a ready-to-eat form shall have a statement provided from the supplier.

     Code 3-402.12 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Raw tuna and tilapia are being improperly thawed in package. Box of tuna states to remove from package prior to thawing, and package of tilapia states to keep frozen.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Person in charge instructed food employee to remove fish from vacuum packages.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     One handwashing sink on cook line contained a pitcher at start of inspection and the other contained a plate. One handwash sink behind bar was used for dumping drink ice.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Person in charge had staff remove items from sinks during the inspection.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working container of chemical behind bar near dish machine not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Dessert utensils are improperly stored in container of stagnant room temperature water.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Person in charge instructed food employee to store utensils in clean dry container.

     Code 3-304.12

2. Apr 3, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

3. Mar 27, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on ice machine in kitchen.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Tilapia in reduced oxygen packaging bearing a lable indicating it is to be kept frozen and removed from package prior to thawing is being improperly thawed in the package.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

4. Mar 19, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Sliced turkey, sliced tomatoes, garlic aioli, and pimento cheese in prep cooler behind flat top were cold held at 50-54°F. Person in charge stated cooler had been unplugged for deep cleaning the previous day and was mistakenly not plugged back in. Clam and vegetable stocks on cook line are being held at room temperature and were 58-60 degrees.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Person in charged discarded all food items out of temperature during the inspection and plugged cooler back in.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Clam stock, sweet potato casserole, cooked pasta, meatloaf, and risotto in walk-in cooler have exceeded their date mark or are not provided with a date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Items exceeding their date mark were voluntarily discarded during the inspection by the person in charge.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on ice machine in kitchen.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SHELLSTOCK, MAINTAINING IDENTIFICATION - TAG KEPT 90-DAYS

     Shellstock record keeping system does not exist or is incomplete. Person in charge was able to provide invoice for shell stock, but did not have tag.

     Correction: Shellstock tags shall be retained for 90 days using an approved record keeping system.

     Code 3-203.12 (C) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Tilapia in reduced oxygen packaging bearing a lable indicating it is to be kept frozen and removed from package prior to thawing is being improperly thawed in the package.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying. Paper towel dispenser was jammed so towelling was unavailable at middle hand washing sink on cook line.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Employees noted wearing watch/bracelet on arm while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area. Open drink container was provided with a cover during the inspection.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Utensils on cook line were improperly stored in stagnant, room temperature water.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Utensils were removed from use during the inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Pipe under rinse compartment of warewashing sinks and faucet at mop sink are leaking.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at bar handwashing sink or one of the sinks on cook line.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

5. Nov 5, 2024 Pre-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sinks behind the bar.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying behind the bar.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

     The ice bins behind the bar are next to handsinks and shall be protected from the splash by use of a splash guard.

     Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Drainboard next to dump sink behind the bar is fixed in place and not easily movable to allow for cleaning.

     Correction: Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11