BELLA MOZZARELLA
80 OLD SAN CARLOS BLVD, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239.463.2328
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 53 seats and is operating with 77 seats
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Cloey J hired over 60 days prior has no food handlers certification.
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel resting on top of soiled pizza oven.
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. After three attempts at the surface of the plate: Dishwasher (Chlorine less than 25ppm)
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag used to store rolls on cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna portions, per operator made more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in either public restroom.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used as a dump sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle by hand sink in kitchen. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-28-2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in container of sliced almonds. Operator removed ramekin
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in prep kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sliced almonds on cooks line not labeled.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in cooks line made more than 24 hours prior, not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On dish machine table, operator labeled as degreaser.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On cooks line, operator discarded.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Tortilla and rice stored in reach in cooler in back,prep room.
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepare a sandwich and grab hoagie bun with bare hands. Discussed with operator and stressed the use of gloves when handling ready to eat food.. Repeat violation form previous inspection dated 04-02-2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the underside of soda dispenser at kitchen entrance
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Three cooks and two servers working at time of inspection and no certified food manager on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna held in front reach in cooler, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm); operator increased concentration to: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle sliced onions and toasted hamburger bun without bare hands. Discussed with employee the need for gloves when handling ready to eat food. Employee discarded all food that was in contact with bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizzas at front counter marked with "discard after 4 hours but no time stamp. Per operator pizza out less than 60 minutes. Repeat from 11-02-2023
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bibb located at rear of building under electrical panel.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat from 11-02-2023
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored inside a to go container at server side station. Operator removed phone and discarded container to prevent use for guest
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on cooks line, no hair restraint. Repeat from 11-02-2023
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 53 seats and is operating with 77 seats
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Case of to go cups and pizza boxes stored outside on ground next to storage trailer. Operator moved items to inside trailer.
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza at front counter not time marked, per operator pizza was made less than one hour prior.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna on cooks line made two days prior not date marked. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 06-27-2023
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple personal items stored on food shelves in back prep kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Food containers stored on floor of walk in cooler and cases of food and ice cream tubs stored in floor of walk in freezer Repeat from 06-27-2023
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line.
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored over limes in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza at front counter not time marked, per operator pizza was made less than one hour prior.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink located near cooks line. Operator stocked paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna on cooks line made two days prior not date marked. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 06-27-2023
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in feta cheese at salad station. Operator removed ramekin
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple personal items stored on food shelves in back prep kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working with food in cooks line without a hair restraint. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 06-27-2023
Food stored on floor. Food containers stored on floor of walk in cooler and cases of food and ice cream tubs stored in floor of walk in freezer Repeat from 06-27-2023
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine on outside ice maker. Operator removed and washed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored in floor of trailer located in back of restaurant
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line.
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