Mellow Mushroom

1831 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771

Passed · Jul 27, 2026 Directions
69
Poor BiteKarma score 69 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 8 of 9 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jul 27, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 2 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Time and temperature control for safety foods, cited 4 times, plus 15 other repeat issues.
  • 7 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 9 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jul 27

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Critical No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
  3. Passed Jan 14

    Callback Reinspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  4. Passed Jan 13

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification
    • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
  5. 2025
  6. Passed Aug 14

    Callback Reinspection

    No violations

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