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MELLOW MUSHROOM

Based on 6 health inspections, MELLOW MUSHROOM in CLEARWATER has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2630 GULF TO BAY BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13544666

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on drink cups at server station and dry storage racks Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Top cover of reach-in cooler itch exposed styrofoam. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 14-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Wooden Pizza peel broken I. Poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand-wash sink at server station leaking. Hand-wash sink at prep area leaking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Prep area hand-wash sink still leaking. Repair has been ordered. Hand-wash sink at server station repaired. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chemical test kits are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Raquan Jackson Christian Westlake Chris Berry No proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reviewed with manager to keep originals and not cpies of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10879933

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside reach-in cooler on cook-line. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table. Manager removed. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on drink cups at server station and dry storage racks Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near prep area hand wash sink and dish area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Top cover of reach-in cooler itch exposed styrofoam. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above ready-to-eat carrots and cabbage. Warning
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Wooden Pizza peel broken I. Poor repair. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand-wash sink at server station leaking. Hand-wash sink at prep area leaking. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white granular substance not labeled. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - (12) Live, small flying insects found (9) live flies at front bar (1) live fly at dish area (1) live fly at prep area (1) live fly in dry storage Call to supervisor Benedict regarding live flies. Advised to educate manager and issue a warning with next day callback. Warning
  • 41-20-4:High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. White and yellow pest strip out at front bar while people are present. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beer cheese dated 10/7 at 50F. Manager and employees unsure how long item has been out of temperature. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beer cheese dated 10/7 at 50F. Manager and employees unsure how long item has been out of temperature. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cambro blocking handwash sink at server station indicating it is broken. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chemical test kits are soiled. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees who have not filled out employee health agreements. Inspector will provide black forms for employees to sign. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector provided manager with written application via email. Manager correctly filled out application during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Raquan Jackson Christian Westlake Chris Berry No proof of training. Warning
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reviewed with manager to keep originals and not cpies of training. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front bar Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 3/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790883

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790451

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of cups stacked at wait station . - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water in the entire establishment. Water between 73-80 F when run 2 minutes Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Reviewed with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Electrician service provided previous day . Plumbing service scheduled this day to address non working circulation pump **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10715920

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.Reviewed with manager
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of cups stacked at wait station .
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in food prep area . Manager states ice machine repair was completed this morning . Manager cleaned floor Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use towel used under cutting board in food prep areas . Reviewed with manager .
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with manager
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container with water in cook line area . Reviewed with manager and employee hand wash sink is for washing hands only
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - No hot water in the entire establishment. Water between 73-80 F when run 2 minutes Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Reviewed with manager .
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at wait station and prep area . Reviewed with manager . Paper towels placed at hand wash sinks Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area . Employee labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8889357

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cooler in kitchen
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior door does not completely seal when shut
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff observed cutting onions without prior washing
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta (46F - Cold Holding) on front line, manager voluntarily discarded and replaced Corrected On-Site