MELLOW MUSHROOM
1831 Rinehart Road
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 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).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).