MELLOW MUSHROOM
10959 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-685-1122
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 4 live flies on the wall at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015019273 | Mar 20, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 4 live flies on the wall at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at end of pizza line. Operator replaced towels.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 male employee with no hair restraint. Employee placed hair net.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at bar.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of crushed tomatoes. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slimy buildup inside soda gun nozzle at bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Drink glasses at soda fountain. Drink glasses at bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance observed on tile wall behind and under dish machine.
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Insect excrement and/or droppings present. Insect droppings observed on, around, and under booth seating in dining area, primarily along wood trim surrounding large corner booth along seat backs and baseboards.
Live, small flying insects found 1 observed on wall behind chemical storage. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
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/ Certified Food Manager was out on a catering delivery at start of inspection, no other staff (8 total), were Certified Food Manager. General manager, Elvira, CFM, returned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used to scoop mac and cheese. Operator removed, replaced with scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor. Manager placed on shelf
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance observed on wall under dish machine.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in dish area blocked by salad cleaner container lid Corrected observed employee remove
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table above pizza make station Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored with banana peppers and honey in dry storage area Corrected -observed employee place in manager office
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk-in cooler along fan
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink Corrected observed employee invert mop
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.