MEZZA LUNA AT THE VILLAGES
dba MEZZA LUNA AT THE VILLAGES LLC
About this restaurant
Mezza Luna at The Villages is an Italian restaurant located at 243 Colony Blvd in The Villages with seating for 210 guests. According to available descriptions, the restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine with a Florida flair, featuring locally sourced ingredients in an upscale setting. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM.
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Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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243 COLONY BLVD
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162 - Phone
- 352-753-3824
- DBPR District
- District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
- County (Region Code)
- Hardee (code 25)
- Seating
- 210 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA7000558
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Feb 1, 2027
- Last Inspection
- May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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Administrative complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
×4
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V35
×3
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
×3
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13612808
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Feb 3, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13612511
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Jan 14, 2026
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Administrative complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14
×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10885467
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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