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BELLA'S ITALIAN CAFE

1413 S HOWARD ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336063176

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3775271
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13921032
DBPR license3906345

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Basic 5

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair throughout establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through out establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler across from fryers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.