BELLA VITA ITALIAN KITCHEN
501 N BENEVA RD STE 250 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sitting on top of the fill line in the kitchen make table: Butter chips (60F – Cold Holding); Fresh Cooked garlic (56F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there for over a day. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sitting on top of the fill line in the kitchen make table: Butter chips (60F – Cold Holding); Fresh Cooked garlic (56F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there for over a day. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles stored above food product and soda boxes in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device placed above their soda/ice holder in the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:10 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.