MELLOW MUSHROOM
2630 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – (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. **Warning**
41-20-4High Priority – Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. White and yellow pest strip out at front bar while people are present. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cambro blocking handwash sink at server station indicating it is broken. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chemical test kits are soiled. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Raquan Jackson Christian Westlake Chris Berry No proof of training. **Warning**
53B-09-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside reach-in cooler on cook-line. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – 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. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on drink cups at server station and dry storage racks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near prep area hand wash sink and dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Top cover of reach-in cooler itch exposed styrofoam. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above ready-to-eat carrots and cabbage. **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Wooden Pizza peel broken I. Poor repair. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand-wash sink at server station leaking. Hand-wash sink at prep area leaking. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white granular substance not labeled. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:45 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.