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
7 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. 0ppm, operator called ecolab for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salmon (53F – Cold Holding); calamari (54F – Cold Holding); ground beef (53F – Cold Holding); mussels (53F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (55F – Cold Holding) In reach in cooler across from stove in cook line area. Items were in cooler overnight. No temperatures documented from today. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (53F – Cold Holding); calamari (54F – Cold Holding); ground beef (53F – Cold Holding); mussels (53F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (55F – Cold Holding) In reach in cooler across from stove in cook line area. Items were in cooler overnight. No temperatures documented from today. See stop sale. Walk in cooler- rolotini (47F – Cold Holding); tomato sauce (46F – Cold Holding); piccata sauce (49F – Cold Holding); chicken base (47F – Cold Holding); crab meat stuffing (52F – Cold Holding); Aju (47F – Cold Holding); marinara sauce (51F – Cold Holding); marinara (50F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F – Cold Holding); prime rib (48F – Cold Holding) No temperatures documented from today. All items above were in walk in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Operator has called refrigeration repair service who states they will be here by 5pm today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose spray attachment in hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 45F **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers on dry dish rack. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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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.