Mellow Mushroom
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Mellow Mushroom six times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Mellow Mushroom is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of jalapeño on rack in prep area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In use dish machine at bar ran multiple times reading 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table in prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station at ware washing area blocked by cart, cart moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of ice bin of soda machine near keg walk in cooler has a build up of mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the underside of both soda machines around handles has a build up of mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Food handlers in prep area not washing whole tomatoes or whole onions before cutting them.
08B-39-4
52
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink reading 0ppm.
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in small reach in cooler on cook line,one used for vegans per manager, per manager maintenance had coolers pulled out from the wall and unplugged for repairs approximately 1.5 hours ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation bucket on server line reading over 400ppm, manager dumped out bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line by pizza oven, operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager not able to find any written procedures for pizza slices and ricotta cheese on time control on cook line.
03F-10-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation buckets on cook line, next to beer walk in cooler, and at bar reading 0ppm. **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
50
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on hand, finger or wrist without a single-use glove over an impermeable cover such as a bandage, finger cot or stall covering the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. One server with a finger cot handling folding pizza boxes and handling clean cups.
11-13-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding) in container of water in top section of reach in cooler by pizza oven. No one is able to figure out why temperature is above 41F and per employee mozzarella was in cooler from last night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding) in container of water in top section of reach in cooler by pizza oven. No one is able to figure out why temperature is above 41F and per employee mozzarella was in cooler from last night. ricotta (54F - Cold Holding) sitting in ice well on make line above ice, per employee cheese has been in well for a couple of hours, ice added and cheese moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of stain less still cleaner and sanitizer sorted with to go cups under counter at to go pick up area, bottles moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station at bar blocked by wire rack, rack moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut lettuce (49F - Cooling, after 20 minutes 49F) in large plastic, covered, container in walk in cooler, per label and manager salad mix was made approximately 1 hour prior, covered removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation buckets on cook line reading 100ppm.
21-07-4
39
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1 bottle of windex and 2 bottles of sanitizer stored on shelf in to go area beside paper bags and sleeve of plastic tops. Manager moved bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2live flying insects around uncovered trays of pizza dough in make line, trays covered.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 51F and beef 49F ,in flip top cooler, on front line, per manager stated that items have only been in cooler for 2 hours Manager took both items to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pizza sauce in walk in cooler in large covered round plastic container (88Fa¿¿ 30 minutes later 79F)
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One photo copy
53B-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. 2 live flying insects around uncovered trays of pizza dough in make line, trays covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
50
Jan 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. All hand wash sinks in both men's and women's bathroom.
27-14-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mellow Mushroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mellow Mushroom on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mellow Mushroom?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mellow Mushroom.
How does Mellow Mushroom compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Mellow Mushroom most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
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 low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mellow Mushroom means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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