MELLOW MUSHROOM
6911 DANIELS PARKWAY, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-215-0500
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Dry storage racks and ceiling 20 observed. Dishwashing area 10 observed. 5 on back wall of bar.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024019317 | Feb 22, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine on sides of doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance closer to walk-in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelf for liquor in kitchen heavily accumulated dust - no direct food contact.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator replaced, 150ppm quaternary.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature will not cool to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed housemade tomato sauce ambient cooling at 3:00, per operator cooling for 2 hours 20 minutes in large, 20 gallon plastic rolling container, covered. Timeframe housemade tomato sauce (68F at 3:00, prepared from ambient at 12:40 - Ambient Cooling). Spoke with operator, operator split into small, metal, containers and put into ice bath to encourage proper cooling.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature will not cool to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed housemade tomato sauce ambient cooling at 3:00, per operator cooling for 2 hours 20 minutes in large, 20 gallon plastic rolling container, covered. Spoke with operator, operator split into small, metal, containers and put into ice bath to encourage proper cooling.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back of kitchen, dust on vents, surrounding upper green shelves attached to wall, walls over pass through window, in back hallway.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor by office.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher scrubbing dirty dishes switched to putting away clean dishes, no handwash. Spoke with operator, employee washed hands properly and rewashed dishes.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In bar, chemical bottles on counter next to salt. Operator moved the chemical to proper storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen with accumulated dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over dishwasher with clean dishes. Operator removed to separate location.
Aug 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on back prep line rusted.
Aug 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on back prep line rusted.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. This is a repeat violation from 2/22/2024.
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.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 75ppm)on cook line.
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Dry storage racks and ceiling 20 observed. Dishwashing area 10 observed. 5 on back wall of bar.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage adjacent to office observed multiple chemicals stored over bag in box soda containers. Operator moved the chemicals to proper storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back of kitchen. Repeat 11/30/2023.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy accumulation of dust in back of kitchen ceiling tiles and vents.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area and back of kitchen.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator holding cooked pizza slices with time mark, no written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control form and discussed completing the form.
2 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen, dust on vents.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer, boxes dough balls and container of Pizza sauce.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in kitchen near office. Operator moved boxes off floor.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.