Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has 11 inspections in the public record. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Jacksonville restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 Flying insects in bar area near soda gun.
35A-02-7
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. Open container of heavy whipping cream opened on Sunday not date marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at entrance of ware washing areas.
31B-04-4
74
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
50
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat condiments, manager properly stored food items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. opened container of milk stored in the walk in cooler not date marked
02C-03-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage stored in reach in cooler with clean chilled cups in bar area, manager properly stored beverage during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items, employee put on a hair net during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
70
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained long white cutting board on prep table **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at Near drink machine, employee provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Establishment has form however the form is not filled out. Manager states he will have all employees sign the employee responsibility form
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at bottom in dry storage room
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on light Blue gaskets on reach in cooler door **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Incorrect date on, mgr voluntarily discarded tofu **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzles **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to pizza oven, mgr placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Lid for ice bin at no bar, mgr placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep unit, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Big strainer torn, spinach in it, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked for foods in prep unit, mgr discarded it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. One window open by bar and no air curtain in please, in order to have an open windows an air curtains has to be in place and plan review has to be submitted letting them know this situation, mgr closed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic utensils on floor, front counter, mgr placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
36-34-5
47
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 Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” 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 Jacksonville?
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers 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 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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