Mellow Mushroom

2 W Ft King Street, Ocala, FL 34471

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

High Risk

Mellow Mushroom appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Mellow Mushroom's latest score of 41 falls below the Ocala average of 78. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies in kitchen area next to office.

35A-02-7

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item stored in walk-in cooler: pizza sauce (45F - Cooling). Manager stated sauce prepared the previous day.

01B-38-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item stored in walk-in cooler: pizza sauce (45F - Cooling). Manager stated sauce prepared the previous day.

03D-06-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner on shelf across from back door. Manager placed label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in room behind bar walk-in cooler.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf in dish area. Cups stored in wait station.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee placed onions on shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on right side in back of parking lot.

33-23-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in dish area. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage being thawed in standing water in prep sink across from office. Manager placed sausage under cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups near fountain machine in server station.

24-08-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Nov 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mellow Mushroom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mellow Mushroom on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mellow Mushroom?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mellow Mushroom.

How does Mellow Mushroom compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Mellow Mushroom most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Mellow Mushroom's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mellow Mushroom have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mellow Mushroom means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Mellow Mushroom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mellow Mushroom is inspected around three times per year on average.

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