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BISTRO MEZZALUNA

Food safety records indicate BISTRO MEZZALUNA in FORT LAUDERDALE has 7 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

1821 SE 10 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10940913

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can with lid inside employee restroom.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of cook line hand wash sink.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign inside employee bathroom.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered inside kitchen chest freezer. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Observed DBPR license expired 12-01-2025. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed food employee reporting agreement form to operator.

1/28/2025· 1y 1mo ago

2 high, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black, mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
  • 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife stored inside sanitizer at pantry station. Educated cook on proper sanitation and storage. Cook removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula worn, stored at dish pit. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) stored at pantry station. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler for approximately 3 hrs. Operator put food inside walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

11/6/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed two door reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris at bar.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw veal inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled with slime at bar. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

4/25/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8661057

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/24/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8622695

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 1) Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on back interior of ice machine in kitchen. 2) Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice bin at server station. Repeat Violation
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler 2// bordolos sauce (47F - Cooling) overnight. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler 2// bordolos sauce (47F - Cooling) overnight. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale. 2) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed at Pantry flip top cooler// tomato wedges (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler 2// bordolos sauce (47F - Cooling) overnight. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale. Sauce cooled in deep container, partially covered.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of slime on soda gun nozzle at bar. Bartender cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

2/29/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8352202

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of kitchen ice machine soiled with black, mold like substance.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside flour bin in kitchen, handle in contact with flour.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Admin Complaint

8/29/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8326690

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed