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MELLOW MUSHROOM

Based on 4 health inspections, MELLOW MUSHROOM in BRANDON has earned a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 4 reports on file

10959 Causeway Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/5/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10906413

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Drink glasses at soda fountain. Drink glasses at bar.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance observed on tile wall behind and under dish machine.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of crushed tomatoes. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slimy buildup inside soda gun nozzle at bar.

8/7/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13484601

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/6/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13481145

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used to scoop mac and cheese. Operator removed, replaced with scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor. Manager placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance observed on wall under dish machine. Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Insect excrement and/or droppings present. Insect droppings observed on, around, and under booth seating in dining area, primarily along wood trim surrounding large corner booth along seat backs and baseboards. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 observed on wall behind chemical storage. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager was out on a catering delivery at start of inspection, no other staff (8 total), were Certified Food Manager. General manager, Elvira, CFM, returned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

2/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8889354

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed