Mellow Mushroom
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Mellow Mushroom, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Winter Park restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at server station - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both coolers at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station sliced ham 50F, shredded cheese 48F, sausage 48F Make table meatballs 49F, chicken wings 49F, sliced tomatoes 48F. Per operator placed less than 2 hours. Placed items in ice for temperature recovery **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at server station
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both coolers at cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under dishwasher
29-11-4
70
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at server station **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
78
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with employee bag
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to prep station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath Kitchen exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris around kitchen and prep station
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair next to mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not closing correctly
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of reach in cooler At cook line has exposed insulation
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women's bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both reach in coolers at cook line
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath hand wash sing at cook line Faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
52
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain at the 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen floors splitting
36-10-4
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees leaving cooks line and going to the back and not changing gloves.Observed employees changing gloves when it was needed **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cooks line and hand wash sink by ice machine were blocked by containers **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading outside **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on main pizza make table and on the make table located next to the hand washing sink.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with cornmeal **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door on the reach in cooler by the hand washing sink at cooks line does not seal when closed.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornmeal with no label in storage area **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Flooring by the ice machine is lifting **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
58
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler for the pizza prep on cooks line had raw shelled eggs over pepperoni **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink located at prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink located at prep area had hot water turned off **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink located at prep area in the back had items in the sink Hand washing sink at storage area blocked by empty pizza box **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading outside
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by mop sink,floor is lifting
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in cornmeal container,handle making direct contact with cornmeal
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at prep area
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at the pizza prep table is torn
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to cooking oil **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad reach in cooler has standing water
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Two sanitizer buckets on cooks line had no sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich prep table cutting board located in cooks line heavily grooved **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored with single serve items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mellow Mushroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mellow Mushroom on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mellow Mushroom?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mellow Mushroom.
How does Mellow Mushroom compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Mellow Mushroom most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Mellow Mushroom's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mellow Mushroom have averaged around four 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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