MELLOW MUSHROOM
6727 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken has been held for less than 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored the chicken in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging near single-service to go boxes in the storage area. The operator properly store the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 80F behind the bar.
Basic 4
21-17-4Basic – Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a clean wiping cloths on the floor near the rear exit. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage bottle stored on a shelf with food for the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food contact surface up in the server station near the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spoons. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-23-4Basic – Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed napkins stored underneath a soap dispenser in the server station near the dining area. The operator properly stored the napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.