Mellow Mushroom
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Mellow Mushroom 11 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Mount Dora restaurant, which scores around 69. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at pizza station. Soda nozzles at the bar. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area. Vents in back dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor by ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 4 bulbs at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
61
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on shelf with clean dishes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at pizza station. Soda nozzles at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area. Vents in back dry storage.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 4 bulbs at cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
29-11-4
45
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Cutting board on prep table **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in at salad area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind ice machine **Warning**
36-27-5
64
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink at service area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - electric slicer **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - juice concentrate stored in hand sink at front bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - front bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - front bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of yellow liquid hanging on hand sink at sever area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on white cutting board at the salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -US range oven on cooks line.
22-08-4
43
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - white cutting boards on front line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - pitcher stored in hand sink at front bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed strawberries over ready to eat salad dressings **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored above pizza station. - spray bottle of cleaner stored on beer dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - 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. -1 new hire
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -white cutting board on pizza station - drink nozzle at front bar
22-02-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
50
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner hanging on kegerator **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -garlic in water (67F - Cold Holding) operator discarded. Per employee it had been out all day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener White cutting boards on cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - soiled towel stored in hand sink at front bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle of truffle oil. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - oven door will not sty locked closed.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bake oven in cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dishwasher trays
23-03-4
29
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray of cleaner stored on front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice scoop stored on dirty surface at front counter - Ice paddle stored directly on ice machine - pizza peel stored directly on pizza oven
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee filled water bottle at hand sink on cooks line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven on make line.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
61
Mar 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mellow Mushroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mellow Mushroom on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mellow Mushroom?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mellow Mushroom.
How does Mellow Mushroom compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Mellow Mushroom most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Mellow Mushroom's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mellow Mushroom have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mellow Mushroom means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mellow Mushroom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mellow Mushroom is inspected around four times per year on average.
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