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CASA BELLA

2850 APALACHEE PKWY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3421549
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8630780
DBPR license4703784

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects. Observed approximately 20 live insects on prep table. Exterminator exterminated insects and cleaned/sanitized site during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk 46F in reach in cooler at kitchen area.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 46F and box of cream cheese packages 46F in reach in cooler at kitchen area at 3:30. Reach in cooler ambient temperature: 46F. Per manager milk held since 03-11-24. See stop sale. Per manager cream cheese held since 12:30. Manager placed box of cream cheese packages in reach in freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened milk in reach in cooler with no date mark. Per manager milk was opened 03-11-24. Manager date-marked milk during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed accumulation of equipment stored on drain board in hand-wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed all items from hand-wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand-wash sink in kitchen area. Employee stored paper towels at hand-wash sink during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand-wash sink at kitchen area. Employee stored soap at hand-wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided. Observed no hot water in entire establishment. Hand-wash sink and three compartment sink temperature: 70F. Per manager water pump is being delivered for proper water heating. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 46F.

#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler near hand-wash sink.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign posted at hand-wash sink. Employee posted hand-wash sign at hand-wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic33-06-4

Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash receptacle in entire kitchen area. Employee stored a trash receptacle in the kitchen area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking onto floor from pipeline connected to hand-wash sink in kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.