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BELLA GUSTO OLIVE OIL CO

213 N MAIN AVE · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3349326
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8368586
DBPR license3801217

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#1High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over cheese in reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#2Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink: employee used the triple sink. Employee was educated on proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate53B-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. Operator is scheduled to take 10/31. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.