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BELLA GUSTO OLIVE OIL CO

213 N MAIN AVE, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 863-659-1513

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS3801217
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. GP And SP
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Jun 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. GP And SP
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. New employee did not have signed form. Operator had employee sign form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information for S. Sharp.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Dec 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink: employee used the triple sink. Employee was educated on proper location.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed at location.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed at location.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.