Mellow Mushroom
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Mellow Mushroom, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Water turned off at server station handsink” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Mellow Mushroom on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta cheese (49-52F - Cold Holding) top of make table. Pan in a pan over ice. In unit less than four hours. Operator placed directly on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water turned off at server station handsink in dining room **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup in sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets st ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of water in server station lowboy **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. At bar, tested at 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles of blue liquid at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Napkin bin in sink at server station near bar **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink lids at server station near kitchen. Soufflé cups at server station near bar**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
67
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook went into walk-in cooler and returned to food prep without changing gloves. Operator coached employee on proper glove usage **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta (59F - Cold Holding) next to steam well at front counter. Operator will place on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dining room server station, container with napkins in sink. At bar, perforated insert in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No install date on filter at server station - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hummus under salad make table - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Low boy cooler under Togo register **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and sweater on single use storage rack near prep area **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.drink lids at server station **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lowboy at salad station - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at ice machine **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Next to convection oven on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
41
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta (51F - Cold Holding) in unit less then four hours, operator placed in reaching cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink behind front counter. Napkins in pan ont of sink at soda station **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar being used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at machine **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
61
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher in container of corn meal. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On flat top grill 95F. Operator turned on grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink by tea dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
74
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 157.6 on temperature puck. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Under make table; sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); pulled pork portions (49F - Cold Holding); pesto sauce (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under make table; sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); pulled pork portions (49F - Cold Holding); pesto sauce (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket Bowls on top of server window. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Underneath in front counter middle make table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On flat top grill 95F. Operator turned on grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make tables front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink by tea dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By flat top grill.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top of server window. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados that still have stickers on them over uncovered pickles and cheeses in bottom of salad make table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher in container of corn meal. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
37
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Step ladder in front of sink on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid at host stand, at ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas on cookline 94°F Operator increased heat on flat top **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cookline next to flat top **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
74
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
20
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mellow Mushroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mellow Mushroom on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mellow Mushroom?
Across the inspection record, “water turned off at server station handsink” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mellow Mushroom.
How does Mellow Mushroom compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Mellow Mushroom most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mellow Mushroom's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mellow Mushroom have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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