MELLOW MUSHROOM
1831 Rinehart Road
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).