Alafaya, Orange County

MELLOW MUSHROOM

11680 E COLONIAL DR, Alafaya, FL 32817

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 5, 2025
City
Alafaya
County
Orange
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-7

Detail 24225103

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on prep cart located in prep area 2 small flying insects on paper towels located on hand sink by beer cooler 2 small flying insects located on wall behind hand sink located by beer cooler . 5 small flying insects on floor drain located under ice well in bar and on wall behind hand sink located Total= 10 small flying insects Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: 1 live small flying insect on paper towel located on hand sink on server station close to bar. 1 small flying insect on floor drain under ice well at bar. 3 small fyi g insects on dish are Total= 5 small flying insects Time Extended

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24216666

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on prep cart located in prep area 2 small flying insects on paper towels located on hand sink by beer cooler 2 small flying insects located on wall behind hand sink located by beer cooler . 5 small flying insects on floor drain located under ice well in bar and on wall behind hand sink located Total= 10 small flying insects Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-09-4

Detail 24216665

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants present on wall behind dish machine .

16-21-4

Detail 24216663

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 24216664

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling tiles and vent over soda boxes next to large ice machine .

35A-03-4

Detail 24216667

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on m sink floor Corrected On-Site

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 23621963

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found I small flying insect in cook line 1 small flying insect on dish area 3 small flying insects under prep sink in prep area Total = 4 small flying insects

16-37-1

Detail 23621964

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine dish machine No test strips or thermometer for high temp dish machine

32-12-6

Detail 23621962

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

35B-02-4

Detail 23621965

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area, stored over soda machine in servers station.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 23310679

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic sauce (47F - Cold Holding); in coolwell less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice bath for temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23310676

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beer cheese (120-133F - Hot Holding); marinara (120-133F - Hot Holding); less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated to 165F for temperature recovery beer cheese (164F - Reheating); marinara (165F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23310681

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is in the incorrect location. Needs to be attached to the hose side of splitter

22-02-4

Detail 23310678

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 23310682

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 23310685

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cloud 9 sauce dated from 10/16-10/19. Per operator the date was incorrect. Operator put correct date. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23310684

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In cornmeal container Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23310680

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher in kitchen

21-44-1

Detail 23310683

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor at bar Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23310677

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornmeal container Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 22754255

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner on rack with open condiments located at kitchen area. Sanitizer above prep table. Chemical bottles hanging from hand wash sink located at bar Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22754249

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in main handwash sink in women's bathroom Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22754252

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside corn meal container located in dry storage area Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22754251

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket hanging next to soda boxes Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22754258

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside Door located at back area with gap that opens to the outside

14-38-4

Detail 22754254

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container located in Walk in cooler

36-24-5

Detail 22754257

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in outlet cover located behind oven

31B-04-4

Detail 22754256

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign located at hand sink next to dishwasher Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22754250

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22754253

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers facing up located at dry storage area Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 22431216

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 jalapeños cans

35A-02-6

Detail 22431217

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying in cook line 1 small flying insect on dish at prep area 1 small flying insect on dry storage / prep area Total: 3 small flying inscets Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22431215

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on prep area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 21774324

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on servers area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 21774323

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on bar hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21774321

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Cutting boards on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

13-07-4

Detail 21774320

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee making pizzas while wearing a bracelet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 21774322

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Silver trays kept on large plastic container with no lid facing up. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 21768840

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of olive, 1 can of ground tomatoes

22-41-4

Detail 21768843

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.Chlorine dish machine located at bar 0 ppm.

35A-02-6

Detail 21768837

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on servers area.

03A-02-5

Detail 21768849

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items kept overnight on bottom cooler across from flat top. Blue cheese crumbles 47F, salad mix 45F, Mac and cheese 46F, wings 48F, marinated tempeh 48F. Kept on cooler with ambient air cooling temperature of 48F. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21768842

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on bar hand sink.

22-20-5

Detail 21768841

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Mold like substance inside bar ice machine.

14-01-5

Detail 21768848

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl use to scoop Mac and cheese on bottom reach in cooler across from flat top .

14-09-4

Detail 21768839

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Cutting boards on cook line.

12B-07-4

Detail 21768846

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Drink stored on table over clean cups at bar. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21768845

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee making pizzas while wearing a bracelet.

24-08-4

Detail 21768844

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Wet nesting on cups located on servers area and plastic containers kept on back.

22-08-4

Detail 21768838

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 21768850

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 21768847

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Silver trays kept on large plastic container with no lid facing up.

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21342077

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in back of kitchen , prep area and hallway.

31B-02-4

Detail 21342072

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels in hand sink at bar. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21342075

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Ice machine in bar area . Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21342076

Basic - Food stored on floor.Onion bags stored on walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21342073

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Soiled walls behind oven in cook line .

02D-01-5

Detail 21342074

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar and cornmeal in prep area . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21006043

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Rack that have pizza boxes at cook line have dust. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 18

01B-01-4

Detail 21002952

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

35A-02-6

Detail 21002956

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flying insects in drain under ice well at bar 20 flying insects under dish machine at bar 2 flying insects on to go plates at bar 10 flying insects under produce prep sink 3 flying insects at ware washing area 1flying insect in mop sink closet Total = 41 flying insects Admin Complaint

50-17-2

Detail 21002944

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

01B-02-5

Detail 21002948

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.All items kept overnight at cooler across from flat top. Wings 47,spinach dip 45,steak45,Mac and cheese 45,romaine 45,blue cheese crumbles 48,burgers45,tofu 52

03A-02-5

Detail 21002942

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items kept overnight at cooler across from flat top. Wings 47,spinach dip 45,steak45,Mac and cheese 45,romaine 45,blue cheese crumbles 48,burgers45,tofu 52

31B-02-4

Detail 21002947

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.At hand sink in cook line and servers area.

31B-03-4

Detail 21002951

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by ware washing area. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21002949

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at ice machine in bar area.

14-01-5

Detail 21002957

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Soufflé cup use to scoop Mac and cheese Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21002950

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Ceiling tile over three bay have a water leak stain. Ceiling tile over coke product boxes is sagging.

14-09-4

Detail 21002954

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-11-4

Detail 21002946

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Cooler across from flat top with ambient air cooling of 50. Also gaskets in disrepair at this cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21002958

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Rack that have pizza boxes at cook line have dust.

22-16-4

Detail 21002955

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in cooler across from flat top has debris.

29-49-6

Detail 21002945

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Reach in cooler across from flat top. Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 21002943

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Microwave, tables, tiles, and other equipment stored at water heather room.

14-17-4

Detail 21002953

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Reach in cooler across from flat top.

02D-01-5

Detail 21002941

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sal, pepper , oregano over flat top. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

29-37-4

Detail 20711206

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20711202

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda gun nozzle

31A-09-4

Detail 20711200

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20711207

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20711204

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 20711197

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-07-4

Detail 20711205

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20711201

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

23-03-4

Detail 20711203

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets walk in cooler repeat

29-49-6

Detail 20711199

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler cookline Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 20711198

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over pickles Corrected On-Site