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MELLOW MUSHROOM

Based on 9 health inspections, MELLOW MUSHROOM in JACKSONVILLE BEACH has earned a 1.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

3rd Street North
Florida, 32250
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/23/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13616644

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 8 flying insects. 6 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects on cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in bar area. 1 flying insect in prep area. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment without a certified food manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Still the same **Time Extended**

1/21/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10982853

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 8 flying insects. 6 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects on cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on top of large container of pizza sauce located in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza being held on time control without time mark. Employee stated pizza was made at 10 am. Employee placed time mark on pizza. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed back flow incorrectly installed before splitter on non chemical side of splitter,that was added on mop sink faucet. Manager removed and installed correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance on soda station at entrance of kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment without a certified food manager. Warning

7/2/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10940511

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in prep area near office soiled.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn on cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor of kitchen. Observed bread racks in walk in freezer stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 3 flying insects. 2 flying insects near ice machine. 1 flying insect in ware washing area.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holders in bar area soiled. Repeat Violation

12/9/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8822961

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled around chute of unit. Repeat Violation
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked near ware washing area. Observed 1 light shield missing in prep area near ware washing area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple stickers on containers after cleaning.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet cloth sanitizer stored on floor. Employee removed and stored sanitizer properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza being held on time control with out time mark. Employee stated pizza was made at 11am. Employee placed time mark on pizza. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled.
  • 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. Observed some expired required training for employees.

7/15/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8825350

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 38 flying insects. Observed 23 flying insects across from ice machine on dust pans and wall. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area. Observed 8 flying insects in warehouse washing area. Observed 4 flying insects in preparation area near hand sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Observed total of 5 flying insects. Observed 2 flying near ware washing area. Observed 3 flying insects near mop sink . Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Still the same. Observed total of 3 live flying insects at soda bib station next to ice machine in kitchen area. Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Still the same at callback. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Still the same **Time Extended**

7/10/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8822713

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 38 flying insects. Observed 23 flying insects across from ice machine on dust pans and wall. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area. Observed 8 flying insects in warehouse washing area. Observed 4 flying insects in preparation area near hand sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Observed total of 5 flying insects. Observed 2 flying near ware washing area. Observed 3 flying insects near mop sink . Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Still the same at callback. Admin Complaint

7/8/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8718888

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored over food and on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employees removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint engaging in food prep. Employee placed hair net on. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados in flip top cooler at the end of cook line with stickers still on them. Manager had employee remove stickers and wash avocados. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chemical Dish machine at 0ppm. Chemical Container was empty. Manager was able to refill. Took second test Dish machine at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 38 flying insects. Observed 23 flying insects across from ice machine on dust pans and wall. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area. Observed 8 flying insects in warehouse washing area. Observed 4 flying insects in preparation area near hand sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over ready to eat mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza being held on time control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on pizza that was made at 11:00am. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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/ Observed establishment without current food service manager when more than 4 or more employees engaging in food preparation. Certification expired 5-14-2023, manager scheduled to take test this week.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink in prep area. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink. Corrected On-Site

1/31/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8592751

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean equipment stored in dirty drawer. Manager removed equipment to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 5 flying insects. 1 flying insect near ware washing area in back room. 4 flying insects in bar area .
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without a back flow device on non chemical side of splitter.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near office. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink. Corrected On-Site

11/21/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8340650

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 7 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed colanders on clean drying rack not inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes stored in soiled containers.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf above food storage. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard or hair restraint.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up next to register.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Vermin trap over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed Vermin trap on shelf next to single service items and over soda boxes. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation