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BELLA COSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE

5174 NW 26 ST · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3560479
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8997689
DBPR license5202374

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed four rodent dropping by water heater, two dropping by dry goods storage area and two dropping by on tap cooler at bar. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar.

#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for three-compartment sink or dishmachine

#6Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water at establishment due to lack of gas. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at hand wash sink

#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( bleach ). Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment.

#2Basic21-23-4

Basic – Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink. Manager discarded sponge. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
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 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.