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MELLOW MUSHROOM

2015 ALOMA AVE, Winter Park FL 32792 · 407-657-7037

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811237
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station sliced ham 50F, shredded cheese 48F, sausage 48F Make table meatballs 49F, chicken wings 49F, sliced tomatoes 48F. Per operator placed less than 2 hours. Placed items in ice for temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 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 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle on shelf in walk in cooler. Operator removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with debris. Operator cleaned during inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils inside handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line
Basic/13-04-4
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At pizza station
Basic/36-73-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at hand wash sink at cook line
Basic/29-11-4
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Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at server station
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Jan 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Jan 12, 2026 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both coolers at cook line.
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Jan 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under dishwasher
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Jan 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station sliced ham 50F, shredded cheese 48F, sausage 48F Make table meatballs 49F, chicken wings 49F, sliced tomatoes 48F. Per operator placed less than 2 hours. Placed items in ice for temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at server station
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both coolers at cook line.
Basic/05-09-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under dishwasher
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to ice machine
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at server station
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3 compartment sink
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with employee bag
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to prep station
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not closing correctly
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath Kitchen exit door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris around kitchen and prep station
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair next to mop sink
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
Basic/22-08-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of reach in cooler At cook line has exposed insulation
Basic/14-36-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women's bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both reach in coolers at cook line
Basic/14-33-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath hand wash sing at cook line Faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to single service items in dry storage
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting plastic cups in server area
Basic/24-08-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor disrepair by mop sink area next to ice machine
Basic/36-17-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 3 containers In dish area
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler pizza station
Basic/05-09-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to cook line
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bar area
Basic/29-49-6
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking in handwashing sink located at the kitchen
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloths in floors in kitchen area and bar area next to reach in coolers
Basic/21-12-4
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain at the 3 compartment sink
Basic/29-11-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen floors splitting
Basic/36-10-4
Sep 13, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Printed operator food employee reporting agreement and observed operator and employee sign off.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at cooks line
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler right side door does not seal when closed. Reach in cooler is located at cooks line next to hand wash sink
Basic/14-11-5
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor by ice machine is lifting Ceiling at walk-in cooler by fan has dust
Basic/36-11-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid covering pizza sauce at walk in cooler is cracked
Basic/14-38-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat at walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.