MELLOW MUSHROOM
6727 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-388-7504
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 7 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. Observed sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented cans of pineapples. The operator set aside the can of pineapples for return.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands behind the bar.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water for the handwashing sink behind the bar at 74F.
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Water leaking from faucet at the handwashing sink in the pizza station.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade equipment used for direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade mixing tool attached to a drill used for mixing sauce in the prep area. The operator stated the tool is used for mixing pizza sauce. The operator was instructed to cease the use of the non-food grade piece of equipment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no available quaternary test kit.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in the pizza kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the prep area. The employee properly the cell phone.
Nitrogen tanks not adequately secured near the mop sink.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked in the auxiliary dining room. For reporting purposes only.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade equipment used to prepare food. Observed a non-food grade mixing tool attached to a drill used for mixing sauce in the prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dish area. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water at the handwashing sink behind the bar at 71F.
A red apple type insect control device stored on a shelf with and above packaged foods in the prep area. The operator properly stored the control device.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket stored hanging on shelving with packaged foods in the prep area. The operator properly store the jacket.
Nitrogen tank not adequately secured near the mop sink.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food contact surface up in the server station near the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spoons.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the storage area.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken has been held for less than 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored the chicken in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging near single-service to go boxes in the storage area. The operator properly store the spray bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 80F behind the bar.
Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a clean wiping cloths on the floor near the rear exit. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage bottle stored on a shelf with food for the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee beverage.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food contact surface up in the server station near the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spoons.
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed napkins stored underneath a soap dispenser in the server station near the dining area. The operator properly stored the napkins.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle a cell phone then handle plastic wrap to cover lettuce without changing gloves.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Karen Atwood ServSafe expired 9/19/2023.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the pizza prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above single service portion cups. The employee discarded the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on a food prep table in the prep area. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above single service portion cups. The employees properly stored the cell phones.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food contact surface up near the hand sink in the wait station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the storage area.
Oct 30, 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
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No soap provided at handwash sink in the prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed the can opener blade with rust. The operator removed the rust from the can opener blade.
Ceiling tile missing above the chemical storage shelves.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelet. The employee removed the jewelry.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop for the ice machine stored in a metal bracket with surface rust. Observed the ice scoop behind the bar stored with mixer bottles. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the are behind the nozzles at the soda dispenser soiled with debris. The operator cleaned the area behind the nozzles.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above limes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low hot water pressure at the handwashing sink behind the bar.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 in the chemical storage area at the back of the kitchen.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at the wait station near the kitchen at 88F. Observed hot water temperature behind the bar at 78F. Observed hot water temperatures in the men's and ladies restrooms used by employees at 85F.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food prep table in the food prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed pizza dough and bread stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop for the ice machine stored in a metal bracket with surface rust.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf over bags of corn meal in the pizza prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard pizza boxes and to go containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single use paper napkins stored underneath the soap dispenser at the handwashing sink at the service station near the dining 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.