Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BELLA VITA

1101 MAIN ST · LADY LAKE · Lake County · FL 32159

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3725392
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13763885
DBPR license4508538

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. -2 at bar.

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Pasta 52f. Held over 4 hours. -Bolognese 45f. Held over 4 hours.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pasta 52f. Held over 4 hours. -Bolognese 45f. Held over 4 hours.

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Mussels.

#13Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Too deep, stacked.

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun holster at bar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic06-09-2

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. -Tuna, package is cut but not completely removed from packaging. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain at bar.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#6Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -Cilantro.

#7Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored by cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 6, 2026 7:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.