Mellow Mushroom

1477 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337

Pizza

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mellow Mushroom three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Atlanta restaurant, which scores around 90. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered pitcher of a liquid beverage, inside reach in cooler under other items at bar. COS: Bartender discarded liquid beverage.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under prep sink. CA: Advised manager to repair leak within 60 days.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed missing dumpster lid. CA: Provide a dumpster with a lid within 60 days.

511-6-1.06(5)(f)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed floor and wall junctures not coved (no cove base molding inside the liquor storage room and inside the mop/service sink room near restrooms). CA: Advised Manager to provide cove base molding at the floor wall juncture inside the liquor storage room and the mop/service sink room near the restroom. Within 60 days.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain TCS foods at or below 41F. Observed several food items stored at pizza cooler stored above 41F. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed failure to label potentially hazardous materials with the common name of the contents. Observed spray bottle at bar with no indication as to the contents. When asking PIC, PIC was unable to identify the contents. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: PIC discarded contents

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain containers clean to sight and touch. Observed storage containers with residual stickers during time of inspection. CA: . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC peeled of stickers

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain refuse dumpster sealed while not actively being used. CA: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: COS: PIC shut dumpster

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed multiple clean dishes with stickers still on them. CA: all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed wet stacking of clean dishes. CA: equipment shall be air dried adequately.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mellow Mushroom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mellow Mushroom on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mellow Mushroom?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mellow Mushroom.

How does Mellow Mushroom compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Mellow Mushroom most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Mellow Mushroom's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mellow Mushroom have averaged around four 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 two times per year on average.

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