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MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS

25662 SIERRA CENTER BLVD, Lutz FL 33559

Last inspected Jan 14, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3918103
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
JAN 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect landing on hose in mop sink area off cook line and 1 small flying insect on cook line in front of flat top grill not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of pizza sauce and pineapple tidbits stored on dry-storage rack is dented at seam.
High priority/01B-01-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near oven on cooks line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler interior near flat-top grill have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
The state's own report →
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2024 · Ice machine Time Extended
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. 0 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink as dump sink, observed tomatoes in bottom of sink in prep area
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks above cold bar on cookline, employee drink on prep tables
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Jackets and hats stored on shelving with food in stockroom.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect landing on hose in mop sink area off cook line and 1 small flying insect on cook line in front of flat top grill not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and slicer blade guard soiled with an accumulation of food debris in rear prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink, food, and phone on prep shelf in service window next to tray of sauces.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site

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.