Premises Information


	Return to Inspections

Name

MELLOW MUSHROOM #139

Address

14835 BALLANTYNE VILLAGE WY

STE 150

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28277

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

4/7/2026

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

Upon arrival, EHS observed plumbers actively snaking front drain. PIC stated back up was observed by front drink machine and later by dish machine. EHS completed quick walk through and observed drains free and clear of any back up or debris. Plumber onsite stated that kitchen drains were not affected, however, there was a grease blockage. Within 30 minutes plumbers had finished repairing blockage. EHS educated PIC on imminent hazards and advised next time back up of waste water is noticed in drain systems, facility shall voluntarily close until repaired and contact EHS if assistance is needed.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
16	0	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized	Yes	No	No	4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. EHS observed numerous dishes/utensils stored as clean soiled with food residue and debris. CDI - PIC took dishes/equipment to dish machine to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. (0) For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
23	1.50	Proper date marking & disposition	Yes	No	No	3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). EHS observed beer cheese, meatballs, two containers of cooked chicken, and Mac and cheese without any proper date marking. Most items were prepared today but not dated prior to storage, Some items, such as Mac and cheese, were made last weekend. CDI - PIC verified dates with prep list for items not made today; PIC was allowed to apply correct dates to all items. EHS advised that if issue continues food may be required to be discarded due to missing dates on the next inspection. (1.5) For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
41	0.50	Wiping cloths: properly used & stored	Yes	Yes	No	3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. EHS observed in use wiping cloths stored in sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. CDI - PIC remade sanitizer buckets and observed concentration at 200ppm. (Manufacturer requires between 200-400 ppm for proper sanitation). REPEAT. (0.5)
49	1	Non-food contact surfaces clean	No	Yes	No	4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. EHS observed gaskets in make units and interior of two door RI unit accumulating food debris and residue. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid contamination. REPEAT. (1)