Athens, Clarke County

Mellow Mushroom

320 E CLAYTON ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Mar 2, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pitcher stored in hand wash sink at front bar. CA: Keep hand wash sinks accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than washing hands. COS- Manager removed pitcher from hand sink.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed glassware stacked while wet after washing.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged gasket in RI cooler located at pizza make table. Ice buildup observed in WI freezer and floor damage observed in WI cooler.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vents at clean dishware storage and at salad make table. COS- Manager cleaned ceiling vents in establishment.

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer concentration at dishwash machine less than 50ppm chlorine. CA: Maintain sanitizer concentration at 50-100ppm chlorine during rinse cycle. COS- employee using 3 compartment sink for dishware sanitizing step.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dried food debris observed on can opener blade. CA: Maintain can opener clean to sight and touch.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee wearing bracelet during food preparation. Repeat.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee personal backpack stored on shelf at front bar instead of designated location at rear of establishment.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee wearing bracelet during food preparation. COS- Employee removed bracelet and washed hands before continuing food preparation.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(i) - preset tableware wrapped/covered; unused settings removed from table (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Exposed food contact surfaces of silverware prewrapped at wait station. COS- PIC replaced exposed silverware at wait station.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee discarded beverage ice into hand wash sink at bar. Corrective action (CA): Hand wash sink to be kept accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than washing hands. Person in charge (PIC) removed ice from sink.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee not wearing effective hair restraint during food handling.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Broken spatula stored with clean utensils at food preparation area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee food stored above food for establishment in walk-in (WI) cooler. Employee speaker/radio stored on shelf above clean dishware in dish wash room. PIC removed employee food and speaker.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 876 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer concentration in dishwasher less than 50 ppm chlorine during rinse cycle. Corrective action (CA): Maintain sanitizer concentration at 50-100 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) to wash, rinse and sanitize dishware in 3-compartment sink until dish machine repaired.

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Menu reminder and disclosure for undercooked foods not correct. CA: Print statement that asterisk denotes food items may be undercooked, and enlarge font size for statement that consuming raw or undercooked food may be hazardous. Approved statements provided to PIC.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employees wearing bracelets during food preparation.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food pans stacked wet after washing. Dish machine racks stored on floor in wash room.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(i) - preset tableware wrapped/covered; unused settings removed from table (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food contact surfaces of wrapped silverware exposed during storage.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dust and food debris accumulation on fan guards in walk-in (WI).

Sep 13, 2023

Followup

Score: 952 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Quaternary Ammonium compound (QUAT) concentration greater than 400 ppm in sanitizer spray bottles. Corrective action (CA): Sanitizer bottles remade. Quat concentration 200 ppm.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pizza Make Tables: Top lids in disrepair, separating. Person in charge (PIC) stated that new lids have been ordered.