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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS

2630 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 27, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3306682
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8212907
DBPR license6216678

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 27, 2022 1:35 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 27, 2022 5:04 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – 2 rodent droppings on floor near ice machine in back kitchen -2 rodent droppings on floor under pizza oven – manager cleaned and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two bottles of fruit concentrates inside bar hand wash sink – reviewed with manager the proper use of hand wash sink- for washing hands only and hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times – bartender removed bottles **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at beverage station near front counter area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf near ice machine -manager labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine – top area of machine

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. – chill stick stored directly on floor in walk in freezer -manager relocated chill stick to dishwashing area to be cleaned

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting – stacked cups at beverage stations in dining area and near expo line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near bar area

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along wall at cook line

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled shelving unit in walk in cooler by bar

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at hostess stand area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary at cook line -manager adjusted dispenser and changed solution – recheck 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.