Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “hole in or other damage to wall”, showing up two times.
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers' latest score of 90 sits above the Fleming Island average of 76. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
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. Cut tomatoes in flip top reach in cooler on pizza make line at 46F. Employee states brought tomatoes from walk in cooler at approximately 12:00. Temperature taken at 3:07. Tomatoes moved to walk in freezer and temperature taken approximately 15 minutes later at 38F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Food handler training for Gavin T expired 8-15-2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dish room to right of dish machine. Manager states is scheduled for repair this week. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Far right fan guard in beer walk in cooler and all fan guards in walk in cooler have dust/debris.
36-50-4
67
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training available for cook, Robert F. Training certificate for Kali C. is a photocopy.
53B-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under hand wash sink at service station by side patio exit is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above hand wash sink at far kitchen entrance are dusty. Wall under and around dishmachine area is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near the bottom at back prep area beside speed rack. Hole in wall under dishmachine. Cove molding along the wall under the dishmachine is pulling away from the wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like particles observed in ice machine in the bar. Small amount of ice in bin, manager states machine is not currently being used as maintenance is needed.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint or beard guard present for cook making pizzas in kitchen.
13-03-4
61
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from second hose bibb at dumpster area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Establishment holds pizza slices on time, not time marked upon arrival. Person in charge marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from men's restroom person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Heavy cream in bar area with no date mark, person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge has been manager for 2 months, no proof of CFM, also, no CFM on duty with 4+ employees on duty. Manager did arrive during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Establishment offers "Strawberry Lenon-Limeade" on menu featuring " fresh lemon and lime juices" are utilizing bottled Natalie's Juice. **Admin Complaint**
52-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In top of ice bin in bar area, observed mold like substance buildup.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees with long beards on make line with no beard guard, one employee missing hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple items wet nesting at clean dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles with damage under front hand wash sink by pizza oven. Also, tile damage under dishmachine. Person in charge states has work orders in for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on multiple clean dish items.
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut apple with sticker still intact.
08B-39-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws within customer reach at bar not wrapped.
25-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing on prep surface, no running water. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer buckets stored on floor, person in charge raised during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
32
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers.
How does Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers compare to other restaurants in Fleming Island?
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fleming Island average of 76.
Has Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers 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 Pizza Bakers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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