Mellow Mushroom
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
47
Score
The Mellow Mushroom located at 28 S Wall St, Cartersville, GA, had a high-risk inspection on January 7, 2026, with a score of 47. This inspection identified one critical violation, five major violations, and two minor violations, including issues with management knowledge, handwashing facilities, and response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. Across six scored inspections, the facility has historically shown a pattern of mostly medium-risk ratings.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Followup
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
47
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
5 major violations.
61
Apr 8, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
35
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
47
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
61
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Jan 7, 2026 Inspection
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed PIC cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms and/or illness. Advised PIC that an employee health policy/conditional reporting agreement shall be on fire @ the facility @ all times.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed bucket stored in hand sink in front area. Advised PIC hand sink shall be easily accessible @ all times. Advised to remove bucket.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no vomit/fecal procedure available @ time of inspection. Advised PIC written procedures & materials shall be on site.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken above rice in prep top cooler. Advised PIC that all raw animal foods shall be stored according cook temperature. Advised to relocate.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed foods uncovered in chest freezer & RIC. Advised PIC all food shall be covered between use to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink mold like substance on panel of ice machine. Advised to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not date mark. Advised to date held longer than 7 days.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up on exterior of coolers. Advised to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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