MELLOW MUSHROOM
295 DURBIN PAVILLION DRIVE, Saint Johns, FL 32259 · 904.349.7575
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 10 flying insects. 8 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects at entrance cook line. 1 flying insect in bar area landed on lid of syrup squeeze bottle. Employee removed lid to wash and sanitize.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 10 flying insects. 8 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects at entrance cook line. 1 flying insect in bar area landed on lid of syrup squeeze bottle. Employee removed lid to wash and sanitize.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cheese pizza held on time control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on pizza.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device added to non chemical side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above clean dry dishes. Manager removed and stored properly..
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at entrance of walk in freezer.
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed establishment using fly strips that not designed for work place. Manager discarded fly strips.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill soiled with grease build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler at the end of cook line with standing water inside bottom.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados with stickers on the stored in pan in reach in cooler on cook line.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came into prep area from outside, put on gloves then began to handle clean equipment without washing hands first.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding)in over filled container in top section of reach in cooler on make line, per manager top section just went through a thawing cycle that took no more then 2 hours, tomatoes moved to walk in cooler. Ricotta (53F - Cold Holding) sitting above ice bath on make line, per manager ricotta has been there for no more than a few hours, ricotta moved to walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station in back prep area blocked by large vegetable washer/spiner, machine moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. St hand wash station in back prep area, operator corrected during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of ice bin of soda machine by office has a build up of mold like substance, manager began to clean during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both soda gun holsters at bar have a build up of slimy debris, manager began to clean during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 salad make station reach in cooler at end of make line and reach in cooler across from make line near hand wash station in middle of kitchen.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar. Cleaned by manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered dough in walk in cooler. Covered By manger.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 live flying insects on cook line around reach in coolers by pizza oven. Approximately 2 live flying insects in ware washing area. Approximately 1 live flying insect in preparation area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (46F, 45F- Cold Holding); pizza sauce (46F, 45F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F,46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); sliced (46F,46F - Cold Holding) in top section of reach in coolers on cook line across from pizza oven, per manager lids have been left off for approximately 4 hours, all items moved to walk in freezer, all items retemp at or below 41F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. marinara (64F - Cooling, after 45 minutes 63F) in very large plastic covered container in walk in cooler, lid removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in prep area near walk in cooler door.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Underside of ice bin of soda machine near office in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar area facing parking lot.
Food stored on floor. 2 buckets of pickle juice in beer walk in cooler, manager corrected during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around door frames of reach in cooler in middle of cook line against wall. Soda gun holster at entrance to bar area, manager removed holster.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (47F - Cooling, 47F after 30 minutes ) in top section of reach in cooler next to flat top grill on cook line, per manager items where placed in cooler approximately 1 hour prior, spoke with other manager about adjusting temperature of cooler because of its placement on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in prep area.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In women's bathroom.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting heads of romain in prep area before cutting them, employee stopped and began to wash the remaining heads of romaine.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on shelf with clean containers over the three compartment sink. Operator removed the chemical spray bottle.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. At time of inspection two food handling employees with no beard guards working on the main cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf opposite the rear exterior door, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Operator instructed employee to unstack and rewash the containers.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters on the main cook line over the flat top grill removed at time of inspection. Establishment currently cleaning the hood filters.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the storage shelf opposite the rear exterior door, clean containers with old labels attached. Operator instructed employee to remove the labels and rewash the containers.
Utensils in poor condition. Wooden pizza paddle in use on the main cook line has a chip in the wood at the end of the paddle. Operator instructed employee to use a new paddle.
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