MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS
1800 TOWN CENTER BLVD, Fleming Island FL 32003 · 904-541-1999
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 to manager.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Operator hung poster during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign at handwash sink by ice machine. Manager posted sign during inspection.
Jul 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings in reach in cooler on cook line at 59F. Employee states wings were left out for orders for about 10 minutes. Wings moved to freezer to quickly chill and wings were at 41F approximately 20 minutes later.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under bar triple sink.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior two left doors of flip top reach in cooler have panels missing, exposing insulation.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In far right reach in cooler, sausage (47F/46F/47F/49F/48F/48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F/51F/53F/50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F/46F/45F/49F/45F/46F/44F/50F/57F - Cold Holding). Per person in charge, all products left in cooler overnight. Also, ham (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F/46F - Cold Holding) in small reach in service cooler in kitchen. Per person in charge, both products have been in same cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. In far right reach in cooler, sausage (47F/46F/47F/49F/48F/48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F/51F/53F/50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F/46F/45F/49F/45F/46F/44F/50F/57F - Cold Holding). Per person in charge, all products left in cooler overnight. At beginning of inspection, refrigeration repair company was leaving, manager called company to return and repair person arrived during inspection. Also, wings in reach in cooler by pizza oven at 48F. Person in charge states wings were left out on the counter for approximately one hour. Wings moved to walk in freezer and 30 minutes later temperature at 29F. Also, ham (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F/46F - Cold Holding) in small reach in service cooler in kitchen. Per person in charge, both products have been in same cooler overnight.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of bar ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Floor/wall/vent/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at right corner under dishmachine and under equipment in bar is souled. Wall under dishmachine is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have dust/debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two door oven has accumulation of debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. On middle flip top reach in cooler, two doors on right have interior panel missing with full door of insulation exposed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out drink lids in container at soda machine are stored with interior portion up. Manager inverted all lids. Also, case of straws on floor in dry storage room.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes in flip top reach in cooler on pizza make line at 46F. Employee states brought tomatoes from walk in cooler at approximately 12:00. Temperature taken at 3:07. Tomatoes moved to walk in freezer and temperature taken approximately 15 minutes later at 38F.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training for Gavin T expired 8-15-2024.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dish room to right of dish machine. Manager states is scheduled for repair this week.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Far right fan guard in beer walk in cooler and all fan guards in walk in cooler have dust/debris.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar hand wash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training available for cook, Robert F. Training certificate for Kali C. is a photocopy.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like particles observed in ice machine in the bar. Small amount of ice in bin, manager states machine is not currently being used as maintenance is needed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above hand wash sink at far kitchen entrance are dusty. Wall under and around dishmachine area is soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint or beard guard present for cook making pizzas in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near the bottom at back prep area beside speed rack. Hole in wall under dishmachine. Cove molding along the wall under the dishmachine is pulling away from the wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under hand wash sink at service station by side patio exit is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Speed rack with cookies and wings in prep area has no covering. Employee added empty pan to top to cover.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water holding utensils on grill is dirty. Employee changed water.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Ranch dressing in squeeze bottle on counter beside reach in cooler in kitchen at 77F at 5:10. Per employee, ranch placed out at approximately 11:00.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 to manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor under dishmachine soiled. Wall around pre-rinse area soiled.
Food stored on floor. Case of beef on floor in walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole at bottom of wall next to canned speed rack storage in back prep.
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.