MELLOW MUSHROOM

Name: MELLOW MUSHROOM
Address: 2630 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL, 33759, US
Rating: 78.1

2630 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL 33759

License #6216678

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78.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MELLOW MUSHROOM in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 4 critical, 10 major, 17 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 51 F in small glass cooler at cook line . Moved to cooler less than two hours . Manager moved butter back to walk in cooler . Recheck 46 F 30 minutes later
[14-09-4] Brown cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on edges .
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in food preparation area . Manager placed bucket under pipe and will schedule repair this day .
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on shelf above triple sink ( manager placed chemicals on table away from triple sink -spray bottles of cleaner stored next to to go containers at wait station ( manager relocated to go containers) t . Reviewed with manager
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line . Employee put beard guard on
[24-26-4] Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice buckets on floor at wait station by exit . Manager relocated ice buckets
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray of pitchers of ice tea stored in front of hand washing procedures sink at wait station by exit . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be available at all times . Manager relocated tray .

Warning Issued
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chemical test kits are soiled.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on drink cups at server station and dry storage racks
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand-wash sink at server station leaking. Hand-wash sink at prep area leaking.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cambro blocking handwash sink at server station indicating it is broken.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table. Manager removed.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white granular substance not labeled. Manager corrected.
[35A-02-7] (12) Live, small flying insects found (9) live flies at front bar (1) live fly at dish area (1) live fly at prep area (1) live fly in dry storage Call to supervisor Benedict regarding live flies. Advised to educate manager and issue a warning with next day callback.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near prep area hand wash sink and dish area.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector provided manager with written application via email. Manager correctly filled out application during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beer cheese dated 10/7 at 50F. Manager and employees unsure how long item has been out of temperature.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above ready-to-eat carrots and cabbage.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees who have not filled out employee health agreements. Inspector will provide black forms for employees to sign.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reviewed with manager to keep originals and not cpies of training.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front bar
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside reach-in cooler on cook-line.

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