BELLA ITALIA RISTORANTE LLC
13848 TILDEN RD #192, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407-347-3277
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in dishwashing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023024099 | Feb 8, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Three comp sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter,54 f held less than four hours placed in walk in freezer for a quick chill. Afterwards,29 f.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Lasagna in kitchen and tiramisu in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Green cutting boards.
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Holes in wall by the pasta station and three comp sink area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Semolina.
Unwashed cucumbers stored with ready-to eat broccoli in walk in cooler.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Open package of Raw chicken stored over mozzarella sticks in walk in freezer.
Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added a dish machine at the bar.Called plan review and plan was added by plan reviewer.
Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler are soiled. Residue build above the stove at cooks line area. Vents are dusty by the server station area.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Meat sauce,46 f,chicken stock,57 f held from yesterday.Stop Sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw veal stored over milk in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meat sauce,46 f,chicken stock,57 f held from yesterday.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Food is covered while cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up surrounding the coffee nozzles. Lime build up on iced tea nozzle.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee filled water in handwashing sink.
Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean dishes in kitchen.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Per operator from the night before Chicken (56F - Cooling)
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in dishwashing area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from the night before Chicken (56F - Cooling)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 yellow cutting boards in the kitchen soiled Nozzles at the bar soiled.Operator cleaned
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cooks o cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine outside walk in cooler soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White Freezer At the end of cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of bucket by walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 77F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line soiled. Operator cleaned
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over cut tomatoes I walk i cooler. Manager corrected.
Jun 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 100 but establishment has 123 seats.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Dust build up on ceiling throughout the establishment. Residue build up on stove.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled dishes and then handled clean dishes without washing hands.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Lemon butter,130 f,mushroom sauce,128 f held less than four hours is reheated. Lemon butter,167 f,mushroom sauce,165 f.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over arancini in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored next pasteurized eggs in walk in cooler. Raw veal stored over lettuce in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored next to ranch dressing in walk in cooler. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Three comp sink
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Cafiza stored next to coffee grinder.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Quaternary ammonia,over 400 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese cake in walk in cooler.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea holder is soiled. Mixer head is soiled. Grill press is soiled Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Quaternary ammonia for wiping bucket.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 100 but establishment has 123 seats.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Dust build up on ceiling throughout the establishment. Residue build up on stove.
Unwashed peppers stored over ready-to-eat broccoli in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw shell eggs stored next to pasteurized egg whites in walk cooler.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Server.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Meatballs,marinara at cooks line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets.Repeat ViolationRepeat Violation**
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment has 123 seats.
Food stored on floor.Pasta in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Top back of fryer cabinets.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil containers on top of ice machine.
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Dishmachine area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Slicer is soiled in kitchen. Can opener is soiled. Small white cutting board is stained.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin are soiled.
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.