MEZZA LUNA AT THE VILLAGES
243 COLONY BLVD · THE VILLAGES · Sumter County · FL 32162
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High 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**
08A-05-6High 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.
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
22-02-4Intermediate – 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.
22-56-4Intermediate – 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**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. General manager of restaurant does not have any type of certification.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
41-17-4Intermediate – 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**
27-16-4Intermediate – 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.
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar bin, manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
14-11-5Basic – 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.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen dish machine area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both Handwash sinks in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door jam soiled on cooks line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:12 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.