BISTRO MEZZALUNA
1821 SE 10 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.552.6620
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator.
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.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door. Manager closed door.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks not inverted, in dinning room area, employee inverted.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cook line-missing two filters.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching flour, employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table- serving spoon on water temperature (112F). Employee removed and placed on water temperature of (150F).
Dec 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Observed DBPR license expired 12-01-2025. Operator renewed during inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed food employee reporting agreement form to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can with lid inside employee restroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of cook line hand wash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign inside employee bathroom.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered inside kitchen chest freezer. Operator covered.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) stored at pantry station. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler for approximately 3 hrs. Operator put food inside walk in cooler to quick chill.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black, mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife stored inside sanitizer at pantry station. Educated cook on proper sanitation and storage. Cook removed knife.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula worn, stored at dish pit. Operator discarded.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw veal inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled with slime at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed two door reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris at bar.
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler 2// bordolos sauce (47F - Cooling) overnight. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler 2// bordolos sauce (47F - Cooling) overnight. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale. 2) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed at Pantry flip top cooler// tomato wedges (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler 2// bordolos sauce (47F - Cooling) overnight. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale. Sauce cooled in deep container, partially covered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of slime on soda gun nozzle at bar. Bartender cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 1) Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on back interior of ice machine in kitchen. 2) Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice bin at server station.
Feb 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of kitchen ice machine soiled with black, mold like substance.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside flour bin in kitchen, handle in contact with flour.
Aug 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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