DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MELLOW MUSHROOM

Based on 7 health inspections, MELLOW MUSHROOM in ORLANDO has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

East Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32814
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13587589

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13585281

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on prep cart located in prep area 2 small flying insects on paper towels located on hand sink by beer cooler 2 small flying insects located on wall behind hand sink located by beer cooler . 5 small flying insects on floor drain located under ice well in bar and on wall behind hand sink located Total= 10 small flying insects Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: 1 live small flying insect on paper towel located on hand sink on server station close to bar. 1 small flying insect on floor drain under ice well at bar. 3 small fyi g insects on dish are Total= 5 small flying insects **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905275

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling tiles and vent over soda boxes next to large ice machine .
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on m sink floor Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on prep cart located in prep area 2 small flying insects on paper towels located on hand sink by beer cooler 2 small flying insects located on wall behind hand sink located by beer cooler . 5 small flying insects on floor drain located under ice well in bar and on wall behind hand sink located Total= 10 small flying insects Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants present on wall behind dish machine .

Inspection Date: 3/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10704690

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area, stored over soda machine in servers station.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found I small flying insect in cook line 1 small flying insect on dish area 3 small flying insects under prep sink in prep area Total = 4 small flying insects
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine dish machine No test strips or thermometer for high temp dish machine

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724470

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In cornmeal container Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher in kitchen
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor at bar Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornmeal container Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic sauce (47F - Cold Holding); in coolwell less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice bath for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beer cheese (120-133F - Hot Holding); marinara (120-133F - Hot Holding); less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated to 165F for temperature recovery beer cheese (164F - Reheating); marinara (165F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is in the incorrect location. Needs to be attached to the hose side of splitter
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cloud 9 sauce dated from 10/16-10/19. Per operator the date was incorrect. Operator put correct date. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548343

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside corn meal container located in dry storage area Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket hanging next to soda boxes Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside Door located at back area with gap that opens to the outside
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container located in Walk in cooler
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in outlet cover located behind oven
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign located at hand sink next to dishwasher Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers facing up located at dry storage area Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner on rack with open condiments located at kitchen area. Sanitizer above prep table. Chemical bottles hanging from hand wash sink located at bar Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in main handwash sink in women's bathroom Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345913

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 jalapeños cans
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying in cook line 1 small flying insect on dish at prep area 1 small flying insect on dry storage / prep area Total: 3 small flying inscets Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on prep area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation