MELLOW MUSHROOM
18221 US 441, Mount Dora FL 32757
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -garlic in water (67F - Cold Holding) operator discarded. Per employee it had been out all day.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cook line. Soda nozzle at the bar.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dry storage. Vents in dishwashing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above prep table. Operator removed.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By reach in cooler at front counter.
Light not functioning. 2 bulbs at cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates in dry storage. Operator inverted.
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at pizza station. Soda nozzles at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area. Vents in back dry storage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor by ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line.
Light not functioning. 4 bulbs at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to ice machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. 0 ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on shelf with clean dishes. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at pizza station. Soda nozzles at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area. Vents in back dry storage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor by ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line.
Light not functioning. 4 bulbs at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to ice machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Cutting board on prep table
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor at front counter. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in at salad area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind ice machine
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink at service area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - electric slicer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - juice concentrate stored in hand sink at front bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - front bar hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. - front bar hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of yellow liquid hanging on hand sink at sever area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on white cutting board at the salad station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -US range oven on cooks line.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - white cutting boards on front line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - pitcher stored in hand sink at front bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed strawberries over ready to eat salad dressings
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored above pizza station. - spray bottle of cleaner stored on beer dispenser.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -white cutting board on pizza station - drink nozzle at front bar
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. -1 new hire
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler in prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -garlic in water (67F - Cold Holding) operator discarded. Per employee it had been out all day.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner hanging on kegerator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener White cutting boards on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - soiled towel stored in hand sink at front bar.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle of truffle oil.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. - oven door will not sty locked closed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door open at the time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bake oven in cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dishwasher trays
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray of cleaner stored on front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice scoop stored on dirty surface at front counter - Ice paddle stored directly on ice machine - pizza peel stored directly on pizza oven
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee filled water bottle at hand sink on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven on make line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.