MELLOW MUSHROOM
6727 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle a cell phone then handle plastic wrap to cover lettuce without changing gloves.
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. 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 Karen Atwood ServSafe expired 9/19/2023.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in the pizza prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above single service portion cups. The employee discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on a food prep table in the prep area. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above single service portion cups. The employees properly stored the cell phones. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food contact surface up near the hand sink in the wait station.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:06 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.