Mellow Mushroom

53 Ne Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Mellow Mushroom stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in back kitchen area gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
74
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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**
14-11-5
95
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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**
53A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of corn meal not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
55
Jan 27, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
86
May 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mellow Mushroom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mellow Mushroom on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mellow Mushroom?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mellow Mushroom.

How does Mellow Mushroom compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Mellow Mushroom most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Mellow Mushroom's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mellow Mushroom have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mellow Mushroom means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.