Augusta, Richmond County

MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS

1102 BROAD ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food
Latest score
84
Mar 23, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
6

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 23, 2026

Followup

Score: 843 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee not wash hands after being on the phone and proceeded to put gloves on. C/A: Wash hands when changing tasks. Retrain staff on proper handwashing.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed clean dishes stored with residue on them on dish rack and at drink station. COS- dishes were washed and sanitized C/A: Clean. Allow dishes to be properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried to prevent contamination.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in mop closet. C/A: Continue cleaning floor drains. Consult with a licensed pest control operator to limit pests.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 7411 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing Employee Health Reporting Agreement for employee. C/A: All food prep employees must sign the agreement. Have agreements stored on file at all times.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black buildup inside bulk ice machine in kitchen and frozen drink machine in bar area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ham, peppers, tumpeh, and roasted red peppers stored past the establishment's use-by date in the coolers. COS- food was discarded C/A: Monitor use-by dates and discard appropriately.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in warewashing, mop closet, and bar area. C/A: Clean floor drains. Consult with a licensed pest control operator to limit pests.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cooked chicken wings cooling on rack at room temperature. C/A: Active cooling starts at 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Check temperatures to ensure food does not reach below 135 degrees Fahrenheit when sitting out. Create a temperature log.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fully cooked chicken breast strips stored on the floor outside of walk-on-cooler in main kitchen. COS- food was moved to inside of cooler C/A: Store food 6 inches above floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee without a beard net and an employee's facial hair not fully covered during active food prep food. C/A: Wear beard nets when facial hair growth (beard and mustache) is half an inch or greater.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing a watch during active food prep. C/A: Only a plain band is allowed during active food prep.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet nesting of clean, stacked dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup inside floor drains in mop area and warewashing area. C/A: Clean.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee's drink stored on the same shelf with food. C/A: Store employees' belongings in a designated area.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken, steak, and spinach cooling on rack at room temperature. COS- chicken was reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and steak and spinach were discarded C/A: Use appropriate cooling methods. Cooling starts at 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several employees without a beard net actively prepping food. COS- beard restraints were put on C/A: Wear hair and beard nets during active food prep.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of stacked clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MAKER. C/A: ENSURE TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED SAUCE BOTTLE SITTING IN SALAD MIX. C/A: SAUCE BOTTLES SHOULD NEVER BE STORED IN FOOD.

Apr 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishes stacked wet. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(c) - multiuse food-contact surfaces (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up inside microwave. C/A: Clean as needed. COS.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.