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BELLA TUSCANY RISTORANTE ITALIANO

13424 SUMMERPORT VILLAGE PKWY · WINDERMERE · Orange County · FL 34786

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3715400
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13753893
DBPR license5811440

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority8 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#14High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to cover cut cucumbers in make table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Barramundi fish and Yellowfin Tuna completely thawed in packages at cook line. Both packages state to Remove from packing before thawing **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On splitter at mop sink **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 8

#17Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For clams and mussels **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink to entrance to cook line blocked by push cart **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Last approved plans on file are from 7/23/09. HQ-10-298 – plans show a hand sink at the end of cook line by the oven. There should be 2 hand sinks at the cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink to entrance to cook line Hand sink at outside bar area **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Last approved plans on file are from 7/23/09. HQ-10-298 – plans show a hand sink at the end of cook line by the oven. There should be 2 hand sinks at the cook line. Equipment is different at cook line Ware wash area has added 2 prep table next to dish machine for prepping food. Hand sink not easily assemble for this area. Outside bar area added. Hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Outside bar not being used at this time. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance to cook line Hand sink at outside bar **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic06-09-2

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. See stop sale. Barramundi fish and Yellowfin Tuna completely thawed in packages at cook line. Both packages state to Remove from packing before thawing **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between coolers at cook line **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. All cutting boards in facility **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler at cook line by ovens **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink to entrance to cook line Hand sink at outside bar area **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on fan at dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in sale make table cooler **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Squid thawing in standing water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelves on shelves in walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
5 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.