Mellow Mushroom

11 W Liberty St, Savannah, GA 31401
Pizza
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Mellow Mushroom, the earliest from 2025. Mellow Mushroom was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

That's lower than the typical Savannah restaurant, which scores around 91. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher without chlorine sanitizer present upon testing. Upon priming sanitizer, dishwasher was still provided with adequate concentrations of sanitizer. RCA: PIC is to have unit serviced and cease operation of unit until then, 3-compartment sink is to be used in lieu. Chlorine sanitizer levels are to be below 200ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. RCA: Food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed that water pressure was not adequate in bathroom when dishwashing machine was in use, toilet would not flush until 2 minutes later. RCA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food with long hair fully restrained. Observed employee preparing food with with long beard and no beard guard worn. RCA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
70
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pizza sauce in the beer cooler holding above 41F. Upon further investigation, the cooler was also holding above 41F. CA: PIC had staff discard the large bins of sauce. PIC stated that the unit needs a new condenser, but it is currently on back order. The cooler shall not be used for holding of TCS foods items until repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mellow Mushroom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mellow Mushroom on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mellow Mushroom compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Mellow Mushroom most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Mellow Mushroom's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mellow Mushroom have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mellow Mushroom means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.