MELLOW MUSHROOM
11680 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32817
Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · 7 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
MAR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found I small flying insect in cook line 1 small flying insect on dish area 3 small flying insects under prep sink in prep area Total = 4 small flying insects
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022029525 | Apr 12, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2017051861 | Oct 4, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 | $800 |
| 4--2016040791 | Jul 11, 2016 | Nov 3, 2016 | $1,600 |
| 4--2016025186 | Mar 11, 2016 | Jul 29, 2016 | $600 |
| 4--2015055624 | Oct 27, 2015 | Jan 26, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on prep cart located in prep area 2 small flying insects on paper towels located on hand sink by beer cooler 2 small flying insects located on wall behind hand sink located by beer cooler. 5 small flying insects on floor drain located under ice well in bar and on wall behind hand sink located Total= 10 small flying insects
Dec 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on prep cart located in prep area 2 small flying insects on paper towels located on hand sink by beer cooler 2 small flying insects located on wall behind hand sink located by beer cooler. 5 small flying insects on floor drain located under ice well in bar and on wall behind hand sink located Total= 10 small flying insects
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants present on wall behind dish machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling tiles and vent over soda boxes next to large ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on m sink floor
Mar 11, 2025Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects found I small flying insect in cook line 1 small flying insect on dish area 3 small flying insects under prep sink in prep area Total = 4 small flying insects
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine dish machine No test strips or thermometer for high temp dish machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area, stored over soda machine in servers station.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic sauce (47F - Cold Holding); in coolwell less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice bath for temperature recovery
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beer cheese (120-133F - Hot Holding); marinara (120-133F - Hot Holding); less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated to 165F for temperature recovery beer cheese (164F - Reheating); marinara (165F - Reheating)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is in the incorrect location. Needs to be attached to the hose side of splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cloud 9 sauce dated from 10/16-10/19. Per operator the date was incorrect. Operator put correct date.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In cornmeal container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher in kitchen
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor at bar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornmeal container
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner on rack with open condiments located at kitchen area. Sanitizer above prep table. Chemical bottles hanging from hand wash sink located at bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in main handwash sink in women's bathroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside corn meal container located in dry storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket hanging next to soda boxes
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside Door located at back area with gap that opens to the outside
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container located in Walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in outlet cover located behind oven
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign located at hand sink next to dishwasher
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers facing up located at dry storage area
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 jalapeños cans
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying in cook line 1 small flying insect on dish at prep area 1 small flying insect on dry storage / prep area Total: 3 small flying inscets
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on prep area.
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.