Bistro Mezzaluna
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
Bistro Mezzaluna has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Bistro Mezzaluna's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024.
50-17-3
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**
03A-02-5
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.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
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**
10-18-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula worn, stored at dish pit. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
61
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled with slime at bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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**
31B-02-4
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.
23-03-4
67
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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.
03D-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.
01B-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.
03A-02-5
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.
03D-15-4
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**
22-02-4
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**
22-20-5
50
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
22-20-5
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.
10-01-5
78
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High 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 sanitizingat 0/ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour/storage area. **Warning**
14-01-5
67
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of fire roasted red peppers stored at dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator discarded.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at bar. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 in breadcrumbs bin on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro Mezzaluna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro Mezzaluna on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro Mezzaluna?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bistro Mezzaluna.
How does Bistro Mezzaluna compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Bistro Mezzaluna most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Bistro Mezzaluna's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bistro Mezzaluna have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bistro Mezzaluna means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bistro Mezzaluna inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro Mezzaluna is inspected around three times per year on average.
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