Mellow Yellow

96 Amelia Village Cir, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

American

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Mellow Yellow has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Fernandina Beach average 69, so Mellow Yellow is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with license that expired June 1, 2025. Chef stated he will make sure license is renewed today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in back storage room, standing water in cooler. Chef began to clean out standing water from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-49-6

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. Establishment began trying to pay for license fee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One employee working today is photocopied.

53B-09-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wire whisk in hand washing sink in back storage area. Whisk moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of yogurt holding machines in back storage area.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic containers and lids on shelf in back storage area. Containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink in back kitchen.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of Powerade stored on floor in back kitchen. Powerade moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Hand washing sink in back storage area.

33-38-4

Aug 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mellow Yellow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mellow Yellow on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mellow Yellow?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mellow Yellow.

How does Mellow Yellow compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

Mellow Yellow most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.

Has Mellow Yellow's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mellow Yellow have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mellow Yellow 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 Yellow inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mellow Yellow is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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