Inspection Report

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MELLOW MUSHROOM

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3459566
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8764771
DBPR license4607822

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

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#6Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

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#7Intermediate53A-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**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**

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#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**

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#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of corn meal not labeled. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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