Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages
Last inspected:
243 Colony Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages has accumulated 149 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.8 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: inspectors issued an administrative complaint in December 2024 citing 13 violations with 6 high-priority items, followed by another complaint in June 2025 citing 17 violations. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Top recurring violations involve sanitation of multi-use utensils, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisories.
Most recent closure: April 21, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages: Emergency Closure History (1)
Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025057081 | $200.00 | Jun 3, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2023026041 | $400.00 | Apr 21, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections26 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages last inspected?
- Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages last shut down?
- Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages was last shut down on April 21, 2023 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages had?
- Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages find?
- Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages been fined?
- Mezza Luna at the Villages in The Villages has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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