BELLA VINO ITALIAN MARKET
3983 DESTINATION DR, Osprey FL 34229
Last inspected Oct 29, 2024 · 5 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the seating license expired 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024021926 | Mar 4, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $300 |
| 7--2024009080 | Jan 4, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink on the second floor near the ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink on the second floor near the ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna, cooked rice, and cooked pasta in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen prepared and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. Observed cooked meat sauce in the single door reach in cooler at the end of the cook line prepared and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold-like substance in the ice machine.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured near the soda dispenser.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in lower level women's bathroom.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the entrance to the kitchen.
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink on the second floor near the ice machine.
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 soap provided at handwash sink on the second floor near the ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna, cooked rice, and cooked pasta in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen prepared and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. Observed cooked meat sauce in the single door reach in cooler at the end of the cook line prepared and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water turned off at the handwashing sink behind the front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold-like substance in the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for fajita seasoning.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured near the soda dispenser.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed grouper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the grouper.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in lower level women's bathroom.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed an ice bucket stored on the floor behind the front counter.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the entrance to the kitchen.
Mar 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the upstairs hand sink. Observed no paper towels for the hand sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sinks.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the upstairs handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans, cooked chicken and cooked pork with no date marks.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured near the bag in box sodas.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the upstairs ice machine stored unprotected on top of the ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Jan 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the seating license expired 12/1/2023.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over salsa in the stand up cooler in the kitchen. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut onions in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed raw veal stored over sliced mushrooms in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the above food items.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the upstairs hand sink. Observed no paper towels for the hand sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sinks.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the upstairs handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans, cooked chicken and cooked pork with no date marks.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured near the bag in box sodas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of lettuce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the upstairs ice machine stored unprotected on top of the ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for the hand sink behind the bar. Observed no handwashing sign for the hand sink behind the front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection 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/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over shredded cheese in the stand up reach in cooler in the downstairs kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw sausage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled wiping cloths in the handwashing sink in the downstairs kitchen. The operator removed the wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at he handwashing sink sink upstairs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the ice machine stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the sink in the downstairs kitchen.
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.