BISTRO MEZZALUNA
1821 SE 10 AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-17-3High 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**
Intermediate 1
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
Basic 5
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.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can with lid inside employee restroom.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of cook line hand wash sink.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign inside employee bathroom.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered inside kitchen chest freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:59 AM.
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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.