BELLA ROMA PIZZA
4301 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, Coconut Creek FL 33066 · 8187319945
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live small flying insects hovering next to back door in kitchen area past ware washing area. 3 live small flying insects hovering in dry storage area not in kitchen Observed 3 live small flying insects at front counter area not landing
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024026457 | Apr 15, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2020036164 | Jul 27, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 drawer lowboy cooler; cooked pasta (44-46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, foods in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed drawer slightly open upon arrival. Operator placed bags of ice on all pasta and properly closed unit for quick chill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food grade container of salt and bread crumbs no label
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes. Operator reorganized storing raw shell eggs to the lower shelf.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Emailed poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection.
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. Emailed poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line flip top, condiment bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked beef. Operator discarded during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women's restroom. Operator posted sign during inspection.
Jun 25, 2025□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at kitchen steam table contains heavy cut marks
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back exit door
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Left kitchen flip top cooler has no ambient thermomter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bathrooms
Jun 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin contains mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at kitchen steam table contains heavy cut marks
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen working with food without hair restraint. Employees put on hat.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back exit door
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Left kitchen flip top cooler has no ambient thermomter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bathrooms
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil not labeled operator labeled
Feb 27, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On cook line, cutting boards have deep cut marks and soiled with food debris
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink on cook line, no soap provided. Operator provided soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On prep line across from dishwasher, cup used to dispense salt. Operator removed cup
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vent tiles above cook line soiled with dust
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine by back door has accumulated debris or dirt on outside on lid.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza sauce not time marked. Per operator item delft out less than four hours. Operator timed marked pizza sauce
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket tested 200ppm. Operator remade solution chlorine tested 100ppm
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illness with operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at at sink leading to storage area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Styrofoam containers at cook line not inverted. Operator inverted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid broken at storage area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap by back exit door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink by door gap leading to storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored in solution
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1.Oil squeeze bottle in kitchen not labeled. 2. Flour container in prep area not labeled Operator labeled
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jeffree Davis 01/16/19
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live small flying insects hovering next to back door in kitchen area past ware washing area. 3 live small flying insects hovering in dry storage area not in kitchen Observed 3 live small flying insects at front counter area not landing
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with can liner in reach in freezer. Operator moved to food grade bag
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked pasta in 2 door glass reach in cooler in storage area. Operator reorganized
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked eggplant stored in 2 door stainless in back storage area date marked 3-28. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Maximum refrigerator single door next to drink dispenser and hand wash sink.; cut tomatoes (48F); feta cheese (49F); cut lettuce (60F) per operator stored in unit over night, unknown time out of temperature. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Maximum refrigerator single door next to drink dispenser and hand wash sink.; cut tomatoes (48F); feta cheese (49F); cut lettuce (60F) per operator stored in unit over night. Unknown time out of temperature. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded all items. See stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jeffree Davis 01/16/19
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in back storage area blocked and filled with miscellaneous items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No labeling on spray bottle with blue substance. Operator labeled "Windex"
Food stored in a prohibited area. Bins of dough stored on top of garbage can next to back door. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Container of cooked chicken stored in direct contact with floor. Operator removed and placed in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil next to fryers no label. Operator labeled.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In reach in freezer by cookline, raw chicken in standard printed to go bags. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by cook line, bags of raw shrimp on top shelf above frozen spinach and containers of french fries and cooked chicken fingers. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. Bulletin provided to manager. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink beside soda fountain. Employee replaced. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle by hand sink in kitchen. Manager labeled as glass cleaner. Priority: Intermediate
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