BELLA ROMA PIZZERIA RESTAURANT
3302 CANOE CREEK RD, St. Cloud FL 34772 · 321-438-0217
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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APR 25
JUL 25
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ 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--2016045005 | Jul 22, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag of personal items in reach in cooler under make table on cookline Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach in cooler underneath first make table on cookline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked tiles on cookline and in lobby
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink at end of cookline Emailed operator sign
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline handwashing sink blocked by prep cart Operator moved cart
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler across from glass door reach in freezer and on reach in cooler underneath pizza make table Operator has replacements ordered
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers Hood vents over cookline Dry storage shelving behind pizza make table
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on cookline make table
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over mozzarella cheese in small glass door reach in cooler near kitchen entrance Operator switched order
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili salsa in small glass door reach in cooler near kitchen entrance Operator date marked
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on dough reach in cooler across from three compartment sink torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked tiles throughout kitchen
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On make table on cookline Operator removed
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta, beef and arugula temping between 48F-57F per operator in reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta, beef and arugula temping between 48F-57F per operator in reach in cooler overnight. Items that were out of temperature were due to over packing the containers
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water on pizza station make table
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks at whole reach in fridge at front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn right side door at pizza station reach in cooler
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut basil lined with paper towel in walk in cooler
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no expiration date on two employee training certificates
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in container with calamari mix,operator discarded
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in glass reach in cooler next to triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,sugar,seminola and calamari mix all removed from original bags and stored in containers not labeled
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several long boards stained and grooved.
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at dishwasher area not usable. Water turned off due to stopped drain
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.
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.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use facility has chlorine test strips but using quaternary ammonia tablets.
Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design. Back cover of toilet is broken and removed from camode.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank at back door used as door stop.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2023 posted. License is current not posted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several long boards stained and grooved.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Linen towel under in use fork, knife and other utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken, frozen beef and other frozen foods thawing in ambient air.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Cutting board
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. Emailed form to operator
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing. By back door
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.. Make table
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Make table. Educated
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table both
Food stored on floor. Water, soda and pizza boxes Mayonnaise walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table to right
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.