Mellow Mushroom
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
100
Score
Mellow Mushroom has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “live”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Mellow Mushroom on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on prep cart located in prep area 2 small flying insects on paper towels located on hand sink by beer cooler 2 small flying insects located on wall behind hand sink located by beer cooler . 5 small flying insects on floor drain located under ice well in bar and on wall behind hand sink located Total= 10 small flying insects **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: 1 live small flying insect on paper towel located on hand sink on server station close to bar. 1 small flying insect on floor drain under ice well at bar. 3 small fyi g insects on dish are Total= 5 small flying insects **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
86
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on prep cart located in prep area 2 small flying insects on paper towels located on hand sink by beer cooler 2 small flying insects located on wall behind hand sink located by beer cooler . 5 small flying insects on floor drain located under ice well in bar and on wall behind hand sink located Total= 10 small flying insects **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants present on wall behind dish machine .
35A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on m sink floor **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling tiles and vent over soda boxes next to large ice machine .
36-34-5
64
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found I small flying insect in cook line 1 small flying insect on dish area 3 small flying insects under prep sink in prep area Total = 4 small flying insects
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine dish machine No test strips or thermometer for high temp dish machine
16-37-1
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area, stored over soda machine in servers station.
35B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
70
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beer cheese (120-133F - Hot Holding); marinara (120-133F - Hot Holding); less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated to 165F for temperature recovery beer cheese (164F - Reheating); marinara (165F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic sauce (47F - Cold Holding); in coolwell less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice bath for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is in the incorrect location. Needs to be attached to the hose side of splitter
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cloud 9 sauce dated from 10/16-10/19. Per operator the date was incorrect. Operator put correct date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In cornmeal container **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor at bar **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornmeal container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
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
52
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying in cook line 1 small flying insect on dish at prep area 1 small flying insect on dry storage / prep area Total: 3 small flying inscets **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 jalapeños cans
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
67
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on servers area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on bar hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Silver trays kept on large plastic container with no lid facing up. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Cutting boards on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee making pizzas while wearing a bracelet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
67
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of olive, 1 can of ground tomatoes
01B-01-4
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.Chlorine dish machine located at bar 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on servers area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items kept overnight on bottom cooler across from flat top. Blue cheese crumbles 47F, salad mix 45F, Mac and cheese 46F, wings 48F, marinated tempeh 48F. Kept on cooler with ambient air cooling temperature of 48F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on bar hand sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Mold like substance inside bar ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl use to scoop Mac and cheese on bottom reach in cooler across from flat top .
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Cutting boards on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Drink stored on table over clean cups at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee making pizzas while wearing a bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Wet nesting on cups located on servers area and plastic containers kept on back.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Silver trays kept on large plastic container with no lid facing up.
25-06-4
32
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in back of kitchen , prep area and hallway.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels in hand sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Ice machine in bar area . **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Onion bags stored on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Soiled walls behind oven in cook line .
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar and cornmeal in prep area . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mellow Mushroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mellow Mushroom on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mellow Mushroom?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mellow Mushroom.
How does Mellow Mushroom compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Mellow Mushroom most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mellow Mushroom's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mellow Mushroom have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mellow Mushroom means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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