CAFE BELLA
327 HIBISCUS ST, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 718.781.6500
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2025
JAN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food with mold-like growth. Strawberries with mold-like growth, in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up gloves and paper off the floor and proceeded to handle clean towels without washing her hands. Employee went to wash her hands.
Food with mold-like growth. Strawberries with mold-like growth, in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Marinara Sauce in reach in cooler to the left of deli counter.date marked 3.9.26 operator unable to verify home made or commercially processed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 61F, in display cooler to the right of cash register. Operator stated butter held in cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 61F, in display cooler to the right of cash register. Operator stated butter held in cooler over night. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Display cooler: meat balls 82F,salmon 77F, eggplant 86F, mushrooms 85F, chicken wings 95F, fish 87F, cook stated foods were cooked 1 hour ago and placed in display cooler for hot holding. Cook removed all foods and started the reheating process.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. lasagna 1:05 cooked 30 minutes ago (100F - Cooling); lasagna 2:15 (78F-83F - Cooling) in a covered container, at this rate lasagna will not reach 70 F within 2 hours. Operator uncovered lasagna and placed in reach in freezer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw Steak Tartar not identified on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line and in dish area. No soap available.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, on cook line. Operator removed.
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Chef Isaac could not find test strips for high temperature dishwasher
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap by 3 door freezer hand sink.
Observed can opener, soiled with food debris.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe a bowl in sugar container
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor near dishwasher.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 72F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by hand sink at 3 compartment sink
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored on floor near display case.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer at triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine and cook line.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear kitchen door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at both bathrooms.
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