MELLOW MUSHROOM
25662 SIERRA CENTER BLVD, Lutz FL 33559 · 844-328-1737
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2025
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found One small fly in mop sink area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two white cutting boards stained on prep cooler in cooking line
Jul 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 3 times and reading is 0ppm. Operator set up triple sinks for sanitation quarantine 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two white cutting boards stained on prep cooler in cooking line
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 3 times and reading is 0ppm. Operator set up triple sinks for sanitation quarantine 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two white cutting boards stained on prep cooler in cooking line
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. SS cup on floor in waiting station, operator moved them to an shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved mushrooms to bottom shelf
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish machine area, operator labeled it properly
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed it out during inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and cell phone on prep table by cook line, operator removed the
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation, manager asked him to put it on
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grates buildup
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed soft copy to operator
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink drain clogged and water would going down
Stored food not covered. Cooked sausage in walk in cooler not covered, operator covered it with plastic film
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above cheese sauce in walk in cooler, operator removed the mushrooms to bottom shelf
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One small fly in mop sink area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked ground beef date marked at 9/27/25 temperatures 49F cold holding in pizza prep cooler at kitchen. stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) in pizza preparation reach in cooler. No one took temperature today. See stop sale
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No back flow preventer at mop sink hose Bibb.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit for both of chlorine and quarantine are expired.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator refilled it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelves with food stored together in kitchen area. Operator removed them
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones and speaker on prep table on pizza counter. Operator removed them
Employee with soiled apron. Manager gave him clean one to ware
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food containers not air dry and nesting, operator flipped over them to air dry
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double oven interior soiled and grease buildup
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by kitchen back door. Operator printed it out and posted it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in front line door gasket soiled
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. 1 black olives 1 can
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52 f employee moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee on cooks line employee discarded food
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.