Mellow Mushroom
10959 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3915948
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
4 live flies on the wall at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At hand sink at end of pizza line. Operator replaced towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
1 male employee with no hair restraint. Employee placed hair net.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Drink glasses at bar.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.