Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BELLA PIZZERIA & GRILL

2364 KEYSTONE RD · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34688

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 11, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3588427
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10849532
DBPR license6217934

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 11, 2025 2:27 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 11, 2025 4:46 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 23 rodent droppings in storage room where ice machine, to go boxes and tools are located.

#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from package prior to thawing.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 500ppm quaternary. Operator refilled to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Clams removed from can 2 days ago and does not have a date mark. Operator added date to calms. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager has ordered books but they have not yet shipped.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed employee reporting agreement for operator. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles with detergent not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in reduced oxygen package that states for fish to be removed from package, then thawed. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator discarded and sanitized area. 1 dead roach in storage room. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in storage room.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.