Moschello's

3772 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa Springs, FL 34448
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Moschello's has eight inspections in the public record. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“3 dented cans present on can rack in rear of kitchen” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Florida sits at 72, putting Moschello's on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - 3 dented cans present on can rack in rear of kitchen. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - Damaged cans not properly segregated and stored with other cans on rack. Cans were removed. Issued stop sale.
08B-20-4
82
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator went to portal account to review license and contacted Tallahassee to renew. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil (72F - Cold Holding) stored on counter on cook line. Product had been out for less than 4 hours. Operator moved item into freezer to rapidly cool.
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in middle freezer in back hallway area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above cooks line operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil in rear storage area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
86
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans Sweet red bell pepper 6lb 6oz each All purpose ground Tomato 6lb 9oz Cans dented at seam **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-104
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like build up on metal guard inside machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen above cook line and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 cans Sweet red bell pepper 6lb 6oz each All purpose ground Tomato 6lb 9oz Cans dented at seam. Operator segregated from other food items to return to food service company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor and wall behind floor mixer -floor and wall behind chest and reach in freezers
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen damaged and missing sections.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Five gallon buckets of cut romaine lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler. -Deep fryer oil near back door in kitchen Operator moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Operator states he will speak to garbage company and have them move to pad.
33-23-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
50
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can mushrooms, 1 can Bell Peppers
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pizza crust in black trash bags in reach in cooler
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small cooler on cook line -ricotta (51F - Cold Holding) sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) moved to silver vertical cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel bucket filled in hand wash sink at wait station, discussed proper use of sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 prep person, hired over 6 years ago
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen Fan guards soiled Floors soiled under equipment, floor mixer by door
36-32-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 can mushrooms, 1 can Bell Peppers
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, sunglasses on shelf over prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in back prep area
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moschello's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moschello's on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moschello's?

Across the inspection record, “3 dented cans present on can rack in rear of kitchen” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moschello's.

Has Moschello's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Moschello's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moschello's 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 Moschello's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moschello's is inspected around two times per year on average.