BELLA'S PIZZA
4301 STATE RD 524, Cocoa FL 32926 · 321-735-7055
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test strips available. Operator using chlorine sanitizer
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator brought chlorine during inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and yeast containers unlabeled. Operator labeled them
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ricotta cheese stored in walk in cooler for 5 days at 46F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese stored in walk in cooler for 5 days at 46F. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs stored in steam table to hot hold at 102F. Operator placed in oven to reheat. New reading 166F
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary test strips available only
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 had employee on shift sign
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had employee go out to buy chlorine sanitizer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Water bottle on make table and employee phone on shelf above make table. Operator removed
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid to renew the license while inspectors were still on site
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Quaternary test strips available while Chlorine is being used as sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom. Operator put in paper towels.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employees purchased sanitizer while inspectors were still on site. Operator corrected
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser under three compartment sink. Operator labeled
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage container in reach in cooler under make table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer top shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls uncovered above microwave. Operator flipped them
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above dough in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Aug 23, 2024Inspection 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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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. Gave operator document.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. April 1, 2024 displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelves of white reach in freezer.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Pizza make table frozen condenser area not holding food a 41° or colder, tcs food items currently on time plan.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at frame of back door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler, pizza make table soiled with debris.
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker added on wrong place of the splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the microwave soiled.
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. Location licensed since 1/2023
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop in pizza sauce, removed by operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not posted, fees current.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at frame of back door.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peel stored on top of the pizza oven between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler, pizza make table soiled with debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of fully cooked breaded chicken filets thawed at ambient air room temp. 81°. Product find at 27° item placed back into refrigeration by manager.
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