Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BELLA CUCINA

1507 SUN CITY CENTER BLVD · SUN CITY CENTER · Hillsborough County · FL 33573

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3362712
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8381972
DBPR license3916778

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 10ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front handwash sink blocked with refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink.

#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink.

#15Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Haws next to bread temped 80F, ran approximately 2 minutes.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in herbs. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted near dish area.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to clean dishes. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dish machine.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front handwash sink.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.