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MELLOW MUSHROOM

Based on 6 health inspections, MELLOW MUSHROOM in CAPE CORAL has earned a 4.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

53 Northeast Pine Island Road
Cape Coral, Florida, 33909
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10921317

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in back kitchen area gasket torn.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Inspection Date: 7/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10828915

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8764771

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of corn meal not labeled. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); macaroni cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved the meatballs and macaroni cheese to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10728415

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10723965

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575959

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed