BELLA NAPOLI PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
1938 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · 941.764.8000
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of Dish Machine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on cutting board at Make Table.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks at Make Table.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of creamer not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks and stained on cutting board at make table next to cookline.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on the floor at mop sink. Operator placed upright to allow airflow to dry the mop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container with no label to identify the food item at prep table. Operator labeled the food item container.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink.
Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cuts and stains at Make Table next to fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at ware washing area handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce at kitchen on cart. Operator removed the raw shell eggs from top of the sauce.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel by ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap by ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at kitchen. Employee placed hair restraint over their head.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
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. Operator completed the documents during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe at flour container. Operator labeled the food item.
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.