Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

MELLOW MUSHROOM

53 NE PINE ISLAND RD · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33909

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3712733
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13841714
DBPR license4607822

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwashing final rinse cycle 149.0F **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: The GM stated Eco Lab serviced dishwashing machine but they are waiting for a part to come in to completely repair dishwashing machine. Establishment will be utilizing the 3 compartment sink to wash and sanitize. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area above can rack. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.