Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
100
Score
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has been inspected nine times since 2024. Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Mesa restaurants, the typical score is 95; Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen dishwashing equipment at 0ppm for sanitizer. checked temperature of the equipment, registered 134 deg f after several attempt by shift supervisor. manager has placed a service call. re-inspection scheduled for 11-7-2025
4-501.114(A-E)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed assorted various chemical filled spray bottles, all without an identification information. discussed with manager regarding a proper identification label. manager discarded all chemicals, refilled and labeled
7-102.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soap dispenser at the ware washing hand washing station was empty. discussed with manager on duty soap dispenser was refilled at the time of inspection,
6-301.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: In the front oven pizza prep. station, noted a refigerator /reach-in prep. table in disrepair. ambient temperature at 78 deg f . per manager it was noted broken today upon opening. manager has placed a service call, awaiting repair company. Informed manager regarding the proper temperature requirement for food coolers for storing tcs food. (41Deg F). manager will contact sanitarian once unit repaired. meanwhile please utilize the adjacent food coolers maintaining 41 deg f
4-301.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed at the facility bar, 2 soda gun dispensers, noted one of the soda gun holsters missing a drainage tube. showed manager. manager will contact soda company. replacement drain tube to be ordered and installed
5-205.15(B)
61
Jul 31, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility has a automatic dishwasher in the back room, checked machine for sanitizer. noted at 0 ppm. reviewed with facility manager regarding the proper dishwasher sanitizer requirement. manager attempted to place a service call. this facility has a manual ware washing basins. recommended to continue manual ware washing utilizing the site calibrated multiquat sanitizer till dishwashing equipment has been repaired/serviced. service company arrived. dishwasher was repaired during the inspection
4-501.114(F1-2)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed two sandwich coolers in the grill/front foodservice area. checked the food coolers. operating at 49-53 deg f . also noted the one on the right hand side of the pizza oven had no brackets inside. informed manager. manager will place a work order for the coolers. suggested to use for non-tcs food , bread, whole produce, juice as needed, till repaired/serviced. facility manager will notify the district sanitarian regarding the status of the repairs
4-301.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked wiping towel bar sanitizer in use. reading 0 ppm, for multi-quat. discussed the frequency of changing the sanitizer solution. bar manager removed discarded sanitizer. filled fresh sanitizer. quat ammonia t 200 ppm established
3-304.14
74
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
(corrected on site)
4-501.114(F1-2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the facility main walk-in cooler, found some wrapped bags of deli ham sliced, without a use by date . also 2 pans of sliced salami without a use by date. mcesd use by date policy reviewed. manager affixed a use by date to all rt/tcs food pans. corrected
3-501.17
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Some of the food prep. back room ceiling panels noted cracked and peelings. please ensure ceiling panels are smooth and easily cleanable opening in the ceiling panels. please. showed manager on duty
6-201.13
74
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: In the food prep. area, back warewashing/walk-in area, dry storage, noted some damaged ceiling panels, having holes and peeling/cracked. showed manager, please repair or replace
6-201.13
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed soda guns at the bar having organic build up. showed pic. manager removed soda gun /holsters, all scrubbed and sanitized at the time of inspection. corrected
4-602.11(E)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth solution in use at the bar and the food prep. back kitchen at 0ppm. informed pic. manager drained and refilled sanitizer buckets. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established
3-304.14
86
Jul 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans of soft cheese and marinara sauce at 92 -116 deg f, informed manager. all removed. reheated at the time of inspection to 165 deg f
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
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 Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers?
Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” 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 Mesa?
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three 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 six times per year on average.
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