MEZZA LUNA
110 1 ST, Neptune Beach FL 32266 · 904.249-5573
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen near flip top cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Cioppino Soup dated 3-24-2026. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table near food preparation. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance near entrance of bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored near pasta machine. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer box of food stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade service towels used to line raw fish. Chef will remove service towels from raw fish until they find food grade towel.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting boards on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigeration fans in walk in cooler dusty.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Employee hung wet mop to dry properly.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed vegetables stock dated 3-17-2025. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling containers with water to use for prep at employee hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over clean dishes in dish ware area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Food stored on floor. Observed container containing bread on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed in use knife stored in sanitizer bucket. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting boards in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan dusty. Observed fan over dish machine dusty. Observed ceiling vent over dish machine soiled.
Oct 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 2 flying insects near ware washing area. 1 flying insect on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled at the end of bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelet on. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution stored on floor in prep area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen near flip top cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 5-1/2 containers of truffle soubise made with cream and butter dated 5-28-2024. See stop sale Observed cooked duck fat used for cooking stored in walk in cooler dated 5-22-2024. See stop sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine behind splash guard soiled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelet on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large clear containers stored on top rack of drying rack wet nesting. Employee removed and placed in warehouse washing area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fans in walk in cooler soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers stored on drying rack.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored with food served to customers in drawer cooler on cook line. Manager removed from drawer cooler.
Jan 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed food being held under time control without time mark. Manager stated they just brought items out. Manager placed time on each area under time control.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser stored in bar area near fruit caddy's. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato chopper soiled with food debris. Manager removed and placed in warehouse washing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed 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. Observed vent near ware washing area dusty.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on clean prep table shelf near office. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed open box of rolls on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
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.