Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota
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6727 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231Part of: Mellow Mushroom Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota has accumulated 123 violations across 18 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, notably above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring, including shell stock requirements cited in four of the last five inspections, proper cooking temperature violations appearing in four inspections, employee health reporting violations in three of the last four inspections, and allergen awareness violations cited in six inspections. Food contact surface violations appeared in three of the past five inspections. Toxic substance control and correct procedures violations have also been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation on August 1, 2025 documented a marked exit path to the auxiliary dining room blocked. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 found 10 violations including two high-priority violations for management awareness and employee health reporting, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota last inspected?
- Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota are: Allergen awareness, Food contact surfaces, Wiping cloths usage.
- How many health inspections has Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota had?
- Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota find?
- Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 19, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
- Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
- Has Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mellow Mushroom in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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