MELLOW MUSHROOM
Based on 10 health inspections, MELLOW MUSHROOM in SANFORD has earned a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file
1831 Rinehart Road
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/14/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13611672
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 3 basic
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall in dishwashing area missing tiles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler: green shelves Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall over triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Gionna Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwashing sink in rear prep area across from beer cooler, operator states a plumber has been scheduled **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: -plumber on site snaking drain **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
1/13/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13488806
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 3 int, 6 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall in dishwashing area missing tiles Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler: green shelves Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall over triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -multiple sanitizer buckets stored on floor in kitchen Warning
- 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. -bar dishwasher tested 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer solution, retested 50ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler next to flat-top grill: raw ground beef 54F, sliced tomato 47F, cut lettuce 46F, sliced cheese 45F, meatballs 48F per employee all foods less than 4 hours Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Gionna Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -right side handwashing sink in bar area used to store plastic grate, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwashing sink in rear prep area across from beer cooler, operator states a plumber has been scheduled **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
8/14/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 13488553
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
8/11/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10923473
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -lower portion of salad reach-in cooler, employee moved towards front Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink stored on top ice machine, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -behind glass door reach-in cooler in bar area Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -dishwasher drain Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect over left side dump sink in bar area -1 live, small flying insect in cookline walkway Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee returned to front cookline wearing gloves, failed to remove gloves, wash hands, and replace gloves prior to beginning food handling Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw ground beef 52F, per employee less than 1 hour stored on black push cart, employee returned to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool -salad reach-in cooler: cut lettuce 45F, diced tomatoes 46F, cooked chicken wings 48F, employee relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -open bottle of SANI-QUAT stored on top of ice machine, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to oven blocked by cart, employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -plastic container stored in right side handwash sink in bar area -spoon stored in left side handwash sink in bar area, operated removed Corrected On-Site Warning
3/31/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10767796
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int, 2 basic
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -missing tiles on wall in dishwashing area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Admin Complaint
- 16-53-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar area dishwasher reading 77F - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: -bar area dishwasher reading 112F, operator has contacted repair company **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
3/20/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10802526
Met Inspection Standards4 int, 8 basic
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead flying insects. -on windows ledges along booths, employee cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -walls in dishwashing area missing tiles Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door curtains.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk-in cooler Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -hoagie side reach-in cooler
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dishwasher -wall behind flat top grill -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Jayla
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of pink, mold-like substance Repeat Violation
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -facility is currently on a warning from previous routine inspection
- 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar area dishwasher 83F Repeat Violation
1/28/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8873309
Follow-up Inspection Required4 int, 12 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents in dishwashing area Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 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 bags stored on dry storage rack above single service items, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -multiple employees
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -salad reach-in cooler drawer gasket torn
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -mop sink area
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -pizza sauce bucket lid cracked
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -missing tiles on wall in dishwashing area Repeat Violation
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk-in cooler Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to flat top grill, provided handwashing signs **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -both ice machines have an accumulation of either pink or black, mold-like substance
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used as dump sink
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar area dishwasher reading 77F
8/27/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8791571
Met Inspection Standards4 high, 9 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents in dishwashing area
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic cups in front service area, operator relocated to dish area to properly air dry Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -multiple missing tiles in dishwashing area
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk-in cooler
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in dishwashing area, operator posted sign Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -plastic around soda nozzles has an accumulation of green, mold-like substance
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -"hoagie station" reach-in cooler Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2024, operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw bacon stored over pre-cooked meatballs, operator reorganized walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -"salad station" reach-in cooler: hummus 47F, cut lettuce 48F, bleu cheese 46F, cooked chicken wings 50F, all products less than 2 hours per operator, reach-in cooler drawer had been left open slightly, operator closed drawer and placed lids to rapidly cool food , rechecked all foods 1 hour later, all foods 43F or below Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -blue bottle of ecolab drain cleaner stored on top of ice machine, operator relocated Corrected On-Site
2/8/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8509702
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 7 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container over a food preparation area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice used for drinks stored on floor in walk in cooler.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Operator stated shut off hot water to hand-sink due to difficulty in turning faucet off. Operator turned hot water back on at hand wash sink.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
- 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. -provided to operator Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -dishes stacked in hand sink Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
9/26/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8390199
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 5 basic
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's bathroom
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -metal areas around soda nozzles at front counter are soiled
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -in front of reach in unit on cook line next to grill
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -toasted coconut Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 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.