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BELLA SICILIA CAFE LLC

85 MERRITT AVE, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321.507.4653

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506564
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler behind front counter milk (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler behind front counter milk (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser for coffee machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases on the floor in rear shed.
Basic/25-05-4
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over milk. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and a case of coffee grinds stored on the floor in rear dry storage closet
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cheeses in standing reach in cooler. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In display case ham and cheese calzone (118F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6
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/ 4 employees working. No certified manager on site
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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. Multiple employees and owner have been employed for over 60 days without acquiring training certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor in hallway
Basic/08B-38-4

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.