Mezza Luna at the Villages
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Mezza Luna at the Villages 16 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Mezza Luna at the Villages' latest score of 90 sits above the The Villages average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General manager Christian - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
90
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster stored over butter in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over olives in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine in bar area 0ppm. Dish machine in kitchen area sanitizing properly, operator will wash glassware in kitchen dish machine until bar machine is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General manager Christian
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in cook line area
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on dish rack
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Multiple pans on dish rack
14-38-4
52
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine behind bar 0ppm, operator added more sanitizer chemical retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over broccoli in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs over cream in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over raw mussels on cooks line. Raw lobster over butter in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (45F - Cold Holding); lobster (46F - Cold Holding); noodles (45-46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sauce (45F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, operator stated they had received a truck delivery today with the cooler door being propped open while employees put items away. Employees placed multiple large ice bins within cooler to help with the ambient temperature in cooler. noodles (54F - Cold Holding) in ice container on front line, operator discarded noodles. butter (69F - Cold Holding) butter pats on sheet tray on cooling rack, operator stated does not stay out for more than 30 minutes, inspector provided time as a public health control application and spoke to manager about time marking butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. General manager of restaurant does not have any type of certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. Inspector emailed procedures.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water spout soiled on tea maker. Cutting board on cooks line stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine in kitchen ran 2 times not rising above 147F, inspector had employee stop running dish machine for 10 minutes then retested machine at 163F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some kitchen staff that has been here longer than 60 days no food handler certificates.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid inside on rack near ice machine and dish machine, manager labeled as cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink on server alley has no hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both Handwash sinks in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen dish machine area.
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bulk sugar containers lid is cracked. Cutting board on cooks line with deep cut marks. Reach in freezer door handle broken on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys, charger cord, and speaker on top of reach in cooler on cooks line, manager moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table above clean pans, manager moved drink to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door jam soiled on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar bin, manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
22
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
27
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked penne pasta (47F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine pasta (46F - Cold Holding) operator states he took temperatures around 9am and everything in walk in cooler was below 41F. There was a pan of hot pasta cooling beneath pans of cold held pasta. Operator moved pasta to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Cooked pasta 44F Cooked pasta 45F Cooked pasta 44F Cooked pasta 44F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies on trash can in dish machine area 2 live flies in mop sink 2 live flies on ceiling above walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: 4 live flies on trash can next to mop sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
74
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked penne pasta (47F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine pasta (46F - Cold Holding) operator states he took temperatures around 9am and everything in walk in cooler was below 41F. There was a pan of hot pasta cooling beneath pans of cold held pasta. Operator moved pasta to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies on trash can in dish machine area 2 live flies in mop sink 2 live flies on ceiling above walk in cooler **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in server station **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in dish machine area **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in cook line area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator had employee clean during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
55
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (53F - Cold Holding); calamari (54F - Cold Holding); ground beef (53F - Cold Holding); mussels (53F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (55F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler across from stove in cook line area. Items were in cooler overnight. No temperatures documented from today. See stop sale. Walk in cooler- rolotini (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding); piccata sauce (49F - Cold Holding); chicken base (47F - Cold Holding); crab meat stuffing (52F - Cold Holding); Aju (47F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (51F - Cold Holding); marinara (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); prime rib (48F - Cold Holding) No temperatures documented from today. All items above were in walk in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Operator has called refrigeration repair service who states they will be here by 5pm today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salmon (53F - Cold Holding); calamari (54F - Cold Holding); ground beef (53F - Cold Holding); mussels (53F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (55F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler across from stove in cook line area. Items were in cooler overnight. No temperatures documented from today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator called ecolab for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose spray attachment in hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 45F **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers on dry dish rack. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
50
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Front of bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Operator has not reinstalled sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Operator has not reinstalled sink **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in bar area closest to the kitchen door has been removed. 3 compartment sink in bar has been moved closer to the corner of the bar and a dish machine has been added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Discussed with Tara in plan review who states the plans have been submitted on 6/13. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
May 2, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Front of bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Operator has not reinstalled sink **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in bar area closest to the kitchen door has been removed. 3 compartment sink in bar has been moved closer to the corner of the bar and a dish machine has been added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Apr 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Front of bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-22: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in bar area closest to the kitchen door has been removed. 3 compartment sink in bar has been moved closer to the corner of the bar and a dish machine has been added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-22: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Apr 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under the pizza oven in the cook line area 6 live roaches under a pest control device behind the stove in the cook line area 1 live roach on the wall under the hand wash sink in the bar area **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked with trash can. Hand wash sink in server station used to dump ice. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Front of bar **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink in bar area closest to the kitchen door has been removed. 3 compartment sink in bar has been moved closer to the corner of the bar and a dish machine has been added **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area and cook line area. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area and cook line area. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Discussed proper thawing method with operator Fish thawing in sink without running water. Employees moved fish to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under pizza oven in cook line area 1 dead roach behind burner stove in cook line area 3 dead roaches under hand wash sink in bar area **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks on prep tables. Operator moved to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza cooler in cook line area **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish machine area **Warning**
36-27-5
43
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler Cut Lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); Spring Mix (50F - Cold Holding) Manager put items on ice and called service for cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled. Manager had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket blocking hand sink on cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mezza Luna at the Villages last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mezza Luna at the Villages on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mezza Luna at the Villages?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mezza Luna at the Villages.
How does Mezza Luna at the Villages compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Mezza Luna at the Villages most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 81.
Has Mezza Luna at the Villages' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mezza Luna at the Villages have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mezza Luna at the Villages means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mezza Luna at the Villages inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mezza Luna at the Villages is inspected around five times per year on average.
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