Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

MELLOW MUSHROOM

295 DURBIN PAVILLION DRIVE · ST JOHNS, · St. Johns County · FL 32259

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3444251
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8733277
DBPR license6502374

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 live flying insects on cook line around reach in coolers by pizza oven. Approximately 2 live flying insects in ware washing area. Approximately 1 live flying insect in preparation area.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (46F, 45F- Cold Holding); pizza sauce (46F, 45F – Cold Holding); sausage (45F,46F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); sliced (46F,46F – Cold Holding) in top section of reach in coolers on cook line across from pizza oven, per manager lids have been left off for approximately 4 hours, all items moved to walk in freezer, all items retemp at or below 41F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. marinara (64F – Cooling, after 45 minutes 63F) in very large plastic covered container in walk in cooler, lid removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in prep area near walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Underside of ice bin of soda machine near office in kitchen.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar area facing parking lot.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. 2 buckets of pickle juice in beer walk in cooler, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around door frames of reach in cooler in middle of cook line against wall. Soda gun holster at entrance to bar area, manager removed holster. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.