Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater
Last inspected:
2630 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759Part of: Mellow Mushroom Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater has accumulated 374 violations across 45 inspections since January 2022, averaging 8.3 per visit — notably above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once during this period and has faced repeated citations for food contact surfaces, toxic substance control, employee health reporting, and proper hand washing across multiple inspections. Recent inspection activity shows intensifying enforcement patterns, with a 36-violation warning issued in October 2025 followed by a 12-violation callback inspection the next day; both inspections identified systemic failures in management awareness, employee health policy, and food handling procedures. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 resulted in seven violations and no further action, though high-priority violations for food contact surfaces and toxic substance control persisted.
Most recent closure: December 27, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
8.3
violations / inspection
8.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023004107 | $400.00 | Dec 27, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019049584 | $200.00 | Aug 5, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2017032728 | $800.00 | May 30, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016054604 | $400.00 | Sep 30, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016028638 | $200.00 | May 12, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. On floor in water heater room
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections34 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections42 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 23 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections36 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections48 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 20 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater last inspected?
- Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater last shut down?
- Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater was last shut down on December 27, 2022 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater are: Toxic substance control, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater had?
- Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater find?
- Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater been fined?
- Mellow Mushroom in Clearwater has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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