Mezza Luna
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
58
Score
Mezza Luna has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Neptune Beach restaurant, which scores around 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling containers with water to use for prep at employee hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container containing bread on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed in use knife stored in sanitizer bucket. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting boards in kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
55
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled at the end of bar.
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution stored on floor in prep area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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
01B-24-5
High Priority - 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.
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine behind splash guard soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelet on.
13-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - 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.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fans in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers stored on drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
52
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser stored in bar area near fruit caddy's. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent near ware washing area dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open box of rolls on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
55
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior topside of ice machine has black residue accumulation on topside where ice falls from top
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened case of brussel sprouts stored in walk in cooler floor. Opened box of frozen potatoes stored on walk in freezer floor. Employee properly stored both items **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored over handles on make line in a manner that does not properly protect the food contact surface.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar utensils stored in standing water 76F. Employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Discussed employee placed lid under bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mezza Luna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mezza Luna on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mezza Luna?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mezza Luna.
How does Mezza Luna compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?
Mezza Luna most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Neptune Beach average of 72.
Has Mezza Luna's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mezza Luna have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mezza Luna means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mezza Luna inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mezza Luna is inspected around two times per year on average.
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