Moschello's II

750 W Hampshire Boulevard, Unit 5, Citrus Springs, FL 34434
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Moschello's II 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Florida restaurant, which scores around 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of mushrooms dented on the seal
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over lettuce in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled
22-02-4
67
Dec 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Operator will continue to work on painting ceilings as he is almost completed the areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Oct 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen by meat slicer 2 flies in trash can in kitchen by back door **Warning**
35A-02-6
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 0 ppm , even after attempts to prime. Three compartment sink set up with 50 ppm reading. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touched pizza after it came out of oven. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Cook drained pasta in mop sink. **Warning**
08B-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Plastic food containers soiled and stained in clean dish area. Cart stored below drain board soiled, also being used to store food. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in reach in cooler next to fryer not date marked. Cook was able to advise prepared date of 10/27 through. 10/29. Discussed with cook the need to date mark food items. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floors in ice machine room. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach in cooler next to hand wash sink torn and hanging of door. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Paper towel dispenser soiled above hand wash sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door to kitchen does not close all the way. Employee stated they are working on getting in fixed. **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth placed on shelf next to clean dishes. **Warning**
21-12-4
33
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pizza crust in walk in not date marked. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees 67F sausage thawing in kitchen 60F 2nd temp at 1:21 pm. Manager moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored next to bowl of mushrooms. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket too strong over 100 ppm. Employee re made sanitizer bucket to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file show license 1900882 show an unknown file. Does not have a pizza line.areas for equipment number 12 and 11 are missing pizza stand were pizzas are held across from 10 and 9 is a pizza oven equipment number 4 Shows a ice machine but is placed with a stove. The ice machine is not in the same spot as listed it's by a mop sink and reach in freezer by kitchen back door entrance across from employee bathroom and no dish washer is on plans observed a dish washer by three compartment sink. Number 10 equipment is labeled as yogurt stand which is where the pizza slices are sitting at. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler stored with customer food, not segregated. Manager moved into separate container. Employee food in reach in cooler in kitchen with restaurant food. Employee moved and separated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of butter pats on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen across from stove rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 67F sausage thawing in kitchen 60F 2nd temp at 1:21 pm. Manager moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bag of carrots over cooked pizza crust. Walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
37
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.chemical spray bottles stored on rack facing clean equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical spray bottles by dish machine. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area. Operator had employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment in prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler in prep area
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of pizza boxes stored on the floor near walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moschello's II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moschello's II on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moschello's II?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moschello's II.

Has Moschello's II's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Moschello's II have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Moschello's II 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 Moschello's II inspected?

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