MELLOW MUSHROOM

Health grade
A · 91/100
Seminole County rank
Safer than 50%
Diner rating
4.6 ★ · 3,109 reviews
Violations
2 intermediate and 3 basic
Last inspected
Jan 2026

It pulls 4.6 stars across 3,109 reviews and ranks safer than 50% of Seminole County restaurants we grade. Look for pizza in Sanford. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, organic, and other dietary options.

Get directions Call (407) 321-4827

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (91/100)
Violations
5 total — 2 intermediate, 3 basic
Address
1831 RINEHART RD, Sanford, FL
Cuisine
Pizza
Categories
Pizza restaurant, Caterer, Gluten-free restaurant, Restaurant, Sandwich shop, Vegan restaurant
Price
$$
Rating
4.6 stars (3109 reviews)
Seats
198
Phone
(407) 321-4827
Website
Official website
Photo of MELLOW MUSHROOM
Photo: Mellow Mushroom Sanford

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 3,109 reviews
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What diners say — our read

If these 23 reviews agree on a topic, it is the staff. Front-of-house tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 5.0 stars.

Of the 23 rated reviews, 21 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (20 of 23). No one in this corpus comments on the state of the room at all.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (91/100) with 2 intermediate and 3 basic violations. The visit behind that grade was January 14, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 50% of the Seminole County restaurants we grade. For specifics, the last inspection cited nonfood-contact surfaces clean and water source safe.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 23 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    I tried the gluten free pizza for the first time and I was not disappointed. The server was professional and our meal was tasty and hot when served. We will be returning soon.

  • June 28, 2026

    We stopped by and had a delicious meal, but what really stood out was the service. She was so sweet and our order was perfect. Idk her name but we accidentally left our to go box and she literally ran outside to give it to us! Whoever worked the closing shift on Saturday night 6/27 you were amazing and we can’t wait to come back!!

  • June 26, 2026

    Amazing pizza! Gionna was very sweet and attentive. Moscow mule was delicious. Service was super fast too.

  • June 26, 2026

    Gionna was awesome!

  • June 21, 2026

    "Primera vez que venía a Mellow Mushroom y honestamente me encantó. El ambiente está súper chévere, bien diferente y creativo, desde la decoración hasta el menú. La pizza estaba brutal, fresca y con muchísimo sabor. El servicio también fue muy bueno y todo llegó rápido. Definitivamente es de esos sitios que te dan ganas de volver para probar otras cosas del menú. Si te gusta la pizza y quieres salir de lo mismo de siempre, tienes que darle una oportunidad. ¡Me fui más que satisfecha!"

  • June 21, 2026

    The food was very yummy! We got the spinach artichoke dip & Mushroom shitake Pizza. Our Server Zadia was wonderful & attentive! Great Job Mellow Mushroom Sanford! 🙏

  • June 20, 2026

    Brian was amazing. Great service and the food is always delicious. Will be returning for sure! Thanks again Brian.

  • June 20, 2026

    Brought my husband here for Father’s Day weekend as he LOVES pizza and I must say that the drinks and food are amazing! A huge shoutout to our wonderful server, Brain! He was kind, attentive and overall a great guy! Thank you! We will be returning.

  • June 19, 2026

    Delicious pizza and our server Brian was preem

  • June 19, 2026

    Shoutout Brian, amazing service and the food tasted great!

  • June 15, 2026

    We ordered a Togo order tonight. I hadn’t had mellow Mushroom in quite a while and was excited to have it ! The gluten free pizza is pretty good but it never seems to be cooked enough in the dough. Perhaps that is just how it is. We usually crisp it up at home with the air fryer. However, this salad was a little sad. We paid the $$ extra to get the larger size and it was truly lacking in the base/lettuce. I would expect this small container to be filled when they suggested and upgraded me to a larger salad for two people.

  • June 14, 2026

    Brian is an amazing server!!! We didn’t have to ask for anything he was always there checking on us. The food was delicious. When you go in, make sure you ask for Brian he’s the bomb. 💣💣💣💣

  • June 13, 2026

    We had the best service ever tonight! Our drinks were freshened, server attentive and food great! Valary was awesome!!!!!

  • June 13, 2026

    Brian is the best!

  • June 7, 2026

    Outstanding pizza! Loved their signature dish - the shiitake mushroom pizza. Worth the trip! And great service too! Thanks!

  • May 31, 2026

    Looking at good reviews, we decided to have dinner at this restaurant, only to be disappointed. Ordered mixed platter, chicken curry, paneer curry, Chana masala and naan. Chicken was dry and chew in both platter and curry. A dining opportunity wasted!

  • May 25, 2026

    Really good pizza. Nice soft pizza crust and tasty toppings. We had the house special pizza. Would order it again.

  • May 24, 2026

    The pizza never disappoints! Best pizza I've ever had since living in Florida for 45+ years.

  • May 24, 2026

    10/10 experience. Brian is a fantastic server!

  • May 24, 2026

    Great food! We had salad and pizza and it did not disappoint!

  • May 23, 2026

    Came here while on a visit home and it tastes just as good as it did when I would come here years ago. All of the staff was so kind and the owner personally came around to check on the service. Made for a very sweet experience (:

  • May 22, 2026

    We love Mellow Mushroom and long-time dedicated employees like Val who make the experience top notch. All the pizzas are so good that we always have to do half and half. We can’t choose just one!

  • May 22, 2026

    A huge thank you to Mellow Mushroom for being so incredibly accommodating to our Kairos Adventures crew! As a program based out of First United Methodist Church of Sanford, we are always looking for local partners who help create meaningful experiences for our special-needs adult community. Something as simple as going out to lunch with friends is an experience many of us take for granted — but at Kairos Adventures, sometimes that means finding a place willing to welcome 30 friends at once with kindness, patience, and acceptance. Mellow Mushroom did exactly that. A special thank you to Kim, our wonderful waitress, along with Ron, Zadia, and Kayla for making our group feel so welcomed and cared for. Your kindness truly supports our mission of creating a more inclusive and loving Central Florida community for adults with disabilities. Our crew gives Mellow Mushroom two thumbs up, and we can’t wait to come back! 🍕❤️

Overall Score

80 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 17/20
    5 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 5/10
    Stable, 25% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 14, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. January 13, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  3. August 14, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  4. August 11, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    4 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices (×2)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 14, 2026