BELLACINO'S PIZZA AND GRINDERS
9377 BEN C PRATT 6 MILE CYPRESS#145, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 239-277-0600
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017055858 | Oct 23, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Equipment in poor repair. Frayed belt on the bread making machine.
Food stored on floor. Containers of flour in the kitchen and bottled water in the dry storage area stored on the floor. Manager placed the items on a self.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the stand up reach in cooler next to the pizza oven soiled.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves, dry storage shelf next to the make line and the storage shelves in the dishwasher area rusted
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Facet on the hand wash sink next to the front counter leaking.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small sauce bowl/container used as scoop in sugar stored under prep table.
Multiple food storage container/container lids cracked or broken near dish machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy for the operator to hang in the kitchen.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored in walk in cooler above food served to customers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tongs knives soiled gaskets on stand up reach in cooler by pizza oven.
Nov 13, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler next to pizza oven.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from AC vent onto floor, not contaminating any food or equipment.
Feb 27, 2024□ 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cleaned cracked and chipped plastic containers on shelf at dishwasher machine area. Repeat 9-27-23
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer.
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed glass and soiled towel in hand wash sink at front counter area. Observed operator remove items from hand wash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand wash sink to rinse off cooked raviolis.
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over food prep area with buildup of dust. Observed Walk-in cooler fan soiled. Repeat 9-27-23
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean glass shakers stored on soiled tray at clean dish rack area.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with ineffective hair restraints.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in Walk-in cooler under racks.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cleaned cracked and chipped plastic containers on shelf at dishwasher machine area. Repeat 9-27-23
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wipe hands on clothes, the pan put on gloves before beginning food prep.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents on cook line, and soiled fan guard in walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored over spice containers at end of cold line. Observed another drink on dry storage shelves above aluminum pans.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple broken or cracked plastic containers in use.
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.