BELLA CUCINA
1507 SUN CITY CENTER PLAZA, Sun City Center FL 33573 · 813-634-7521
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating, license expired 2/1/2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on reach in cooler lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Apr 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating, license expired 2/1/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 121 F in crockpot, manager turned up heat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Refrigerator blocking hand wash sink, removed at time of inspection.
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. All food handler certifications expired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on reach in cooler lid.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in reach in coolers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored in thank you togo bags at time of inspection. Operator removed produce during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Some reach in cooler handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Some cutting boards in kitchen are grooved at time of inspection
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow drain in dish room at time of inspection. Operator already has call into plumber for service at time of inspection.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 71 F on counter, operator placed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 124 F in crockpot, operators turned up heat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Soda machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooler blocking handwash sink near ice machine, operator removed cooler at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink.at handwash sink near ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near dish machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors through out kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cut tomatoes, operator removed at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front handwash sink blocked with refrigerator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in herbs.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted near dish area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dish machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.