BISTRO MEZZALUNA
1821 SE 10 AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
03A-02-5High 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**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – 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.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
10-18-5Basic – 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**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula worn, stored at dish pit. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:57 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.