MEZZALUNA PIZZERIA AT TOWN CENTER INC

Name: MEZZALUNA PIZZERIA AT TOWN CENTER INC
Address: 800 BELLE TERRE PKWY #102, PALM COAST, FL, 32164, US
Rating: 30.5

800 BELLE TERRE PKWY #102, PALM COAST, FL 32164

License #2800683

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

30.5 Grade F / 100

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October 6, 2026 · 12 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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MEZZALUNA PIZZERIA AT TOWN CENTER INC in PALM COAST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 30.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 76 total violations — 10 critical, 16 major, 50 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of pizza sauce
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top reach in cooler not stored properly shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) operator placed underneath in reach in cooler to reach proper temperature.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation no hair restraint. Employee put in hair restraint.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has dark build up.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled with debris. Observed hood filter covers with dust buildup.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups near drink station wet nesting.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink in back kitchen. Employee removed.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed old debris behind and underneath equipment in front kitchen and back kitchen areas.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in cooler handles for repair purposes.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above pizza prep station. Employee removed.
[03F-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed time stamps on time control sheet past 4 hour limit. Operator says employee just didnt update , employee put down correct times.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled bleach.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair reach in cooler and reach in freezer door handles.
[16-16-4] Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed dish employee skipping the rinse step between cleaning and placing dishes in sanitizer. Discussed again with person in charge and dish employee proper wash, rinse, sanitize procedures and provided handout via email.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dish washer rinse pans and dishes, placed them in middle sink filled with soap and bleach, then rinse them again and place them to air dry. Disused proper wash, rinse, sanitize procedures with person in charge and dish washing employee. Employee filled sanitation side with water and bleach.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed the side of kitchen reach in cooler with peeling plastic making it no longer smooth and easily cleanable
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance. Observed hood filters soiled with grease and flour
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes and pans being rinsed, left in sink filled with soap and bleach, rinsed again and left to air dry. Discussed with dish washer and person in charge. Person in charge filled sanitizer with water and bleach to start sanitizing.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade on can opener soiled with food debris. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained with food debris.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer eggplant and chicken not covered
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles are hanging down missing above walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 5 gallon of oil on floor in kitchen.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging from oven. Person in charge removed.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid to flour at front not labeled.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several drinks in bottom of reach in cooler. Person in charge removed.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer is soiled with crumbs.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups on floor in hallway to bathrooms.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in reach in cooler 49F. Cheese was in a container sitting on top of items. Per person in charge out for 30 minutes. Placed inside reach in cooler.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk not dated, spinach, chicken wings not dated. Person in charge dated everything.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook dumping buttermilk in hand washing sink. Addressed immediately and he stoped and cleaned the sink.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging under 3 compartment sink.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All door handles are soiled.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back area cove molding in broken/missing under 3 compartment sink.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 drinks on prep table in back. Person in charge removed drinks.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Boom box on top of pots. Cigarettes, phone above prep table. Person in charge removed all items.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a beard guard on.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk in cooler are missing.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor throughout has crumbs on it.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging for oven doors. Person in charge removed.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in sugar. Person in charge removed.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water. Person in charge removed spoon and emptied water.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Person in charge wiped clean.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on make table on cookline are soiled with food debris. Both Reach in freezer gaskets are slimy. Tops on sugar and flour are soiled. Hoods are soiled. Crumbs in glass door cooler up front.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in make cooler. Person in charge discarded.
[10-14-5] Pizza paddle stored on floor between uses.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer is soiled.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment is reusing mushroom containers to put lettuce, flour.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer all food not covered. Person in charge covered all food.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Flour and lettuce in old mushroom containers.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Miixer and can opener are soiled. Slicer is soiled.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some trainees missing food safety.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomatoes, marinara not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday am.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At sink. Person in charge labeled.