MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS
1018-2 3 ST N, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 6784882904
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 3 flying insects. 2 flying insects near ice machine. 1 flying insect in ware washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee energy drink stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door next to mop sink.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 light lenses missing in back room across from ware washing area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without a choking poster. Inspector provided a choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Jan 23, 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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Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 8 flying insects. 6 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects on cook line.
No certified food manager for establishment. 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 establishment without a certified food manager.
Jan 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 8 flying insects. 6 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects on cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on top of large container of pizza sauce located in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
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 pizza being held on time control without time mark. Employee stated pizza was made at 10 am. Employee placed time mark on pizza.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed back flow incorrectly installed before splitter on non chemical side of splitter,that was added on mop sink faucet. Manager removed and installed correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance on soda station at entrance of kitchen.
No certified food manager for establishment. 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 establishment without a certified food manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 3 flying insects. 2 flying insects near ice machine. 1 flying insect in ware washing area.
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 on non chemical side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holders in bar area soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in prep area near office soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor of kitchen. Observed bread racks in walk in freezer stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Dec 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 pizza being held on time control with out time mark. Employee stated pizza was made at 11am. 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 on 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.
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. Observed some expired required training for employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled around chute of unit.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked near ware washing area. Observed 1 light shield missing in prep area near ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple stickers on containers after cleaning.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet cloth sanitizer stored on floor. Employee removed and stored sanitizer properly.
Jul 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 38 flying insects. Observed 23 flying insects across from ice machine on dust pans and wall. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area. Observed 8 flying insects in warehouse washing area. Observed 4 flying insects in preparation area near hand sink.
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 on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink.
Jul 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 38 flying insects. Observed 23 flying insects across from ice machine on dust pans and wall. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area. Observed 8 flying insects in warehouse washing area. Observed 4 flying insects in preparation area near hand sink.
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 on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink.
Jul 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chemical Dish machine at 0ppm. Chemical Container was empty. Manager was able to refill. Took second test Dish machine at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 38 flying insects. Observed 23 flying insects across from ice machine on dust pans and wall. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area. Observed 8 flying insects in warehouse washing area. Observed 4 flying insects in preparation area near hand sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over ready to eat mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
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 pizza being held on time control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on pizza that was made at 11:00am.
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 on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink.
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/ Observed establishment without current food service manager when more than 4 or more employees engaging in food preparation. Certification expired 5-14-2023, manager scheduled to take test this week.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink in prep area. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored over food and on prep tables throughout kitchen. Employees removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint engaging in food prep. Employee placed hair net on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados in flip top cooler at the end of cook line with stickers still on them. Manager had employee remove stickers and wash avocados.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 5 flying insects. 1 flying insect near ware washing area in back room. 4 flying insects in bar area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without a back flow device on non chemical side of splitter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near office. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean equipment stored in dirty drawer. Manager removed equipment to ware washing area.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed colanders on clean drying rack not inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes stored in soiled containers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf above food storage. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard or hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up next to register.
Vermin trap over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed Vermin trap on shelf next to single service items and over soda boxes. Manager removed and stored properly.
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.