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BOTTA PIZZERIA & BAKERY

7500 LAKE ANDREW DR UNIT 106, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321-446-4283

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1507299
Grade history
DEC 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid the license renewal fee before inspection was finalized
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler raw meatballs under raw breaded chicken. Operator place raw breaded chicken under raw meatballs.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator place raw started to clean the exterior of the dish washer machine
Basic/16-21-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid the license renewal fee before inspection was finalized
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spraying hose was touching bottom of the mop sink and spraying hose at 3 compartment sink
High priority/29-37-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink and under the 3 compartment sink needs a vacuum breaker
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dough room had ice drop in it
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Inspector emailed owner blank version of employee agreement. And Supervisor gave owner a physical blank copy of employee agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Owner place handle up right
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. 2 door reach in cooler has unwashed produce over RTE items
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.