MELLOW MUSHROOM
2 W FT KING STREET, OCALA, FL 34471
License #5203234
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →MELLOW MUSHROOM in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 10 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 13, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-38-5] 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.
- [06-01-5] 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.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner on shelf across from back door. Manager placed label on bottle.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee placed onions on shelf in walk-in cooler.
- [12B-07-4] 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.
- [33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on right side in back of parking lot.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf in dish area. Cups stored in wait station.
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies in kitchen area next to office.
- [03D-06-5] 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.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in room behind bar walk-in cooler.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in dish area.
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