Mellow Mushroom
25662 Sierra Center Blvd, Lutz, FL 33559 · Permanent Food Service · License 6114039
What drove the grade
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 14 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic (1 repeat)-10
- Complaint after follow-up on Jul 22, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitJul 31, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitJul 22, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Dish machine tested three times, chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, establishment using dish machine at time of callback inspection. Operator set up three compartment sink, quaternary sanitizer solution at 200ppm.A
Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
- First visitJul 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 3 times and reading is 0ppm. Operator set up triple sinks for sanitation quarantine 200ppm
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Two white cutting boards stained on prep cooler in cooking line
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed mushrooms above sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved mushrooms to bottom shelf
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
SS cup on floor in waiting station, operator moved them to an shelf
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.