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MELLOW MUSHROOM

6911 DANIELS PKWY BLDG 900 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3457364
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8757592
DBPR license4607205

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked ground beef (76F – Cooling); cooked ground pork (79F – Cooling) for three hours per operator. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In bar area, 15 small flying insects on beer taps. 4 on shelving under bar at entrance. 7 on shelving and ceiling across from dishwasher. 8 on dry storage boxes and shelves. This is a repeat violation from 2/22/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked ground beef (76F – Cooling); cooked ground pork (79F – Cooling) for three hours per operator. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Main pizza walk-in cooler: cut tomatoes (47F – cold holding); cooked onions (44F – Cold Holding); cooked spinach dip (46F – Cold Holding); ham (46F – Cold Holding); cooked pork sausage (48F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (46F – Cold Holding) for one hour per operator due to door being left open during prep period. Operator spread out foods, opened connected walk-in freezer door for rapid cooling, and called technician. Also Sandwich station reach-in cooler: cooked beef meatballs (48F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (45F – Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Operator closed and covered the unit to allow for quick cooling.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on back prep line rusted. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near back exit to kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 2/22/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. This is a repeat violation from 2/22/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On storage rack with pizza boxes. Over dishwashing machine. Operator moved all drinks to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 75ppm)on cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.