CASA BELLA
2850 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Apr 11, 2024 · 7 visits since November 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.
NOV 23
MAR 24
APR 24
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects. Observed approximately 20 live insects on prep table. Exterminator exterminated insects and cleaned/sanitized site during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 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
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink near 3 compartment.
Mar 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided. Observed no hot water in entire establishment. Hand-wash sink and three compartment sink temperature: 70F. Per manager water pump is being delivered for proper water heating.
Mar 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Presence of insects. Observed approximately 20 live insects on prep table. Exterminator exterminated insects and cleaned/sanitized site during inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided. Observed no hot water in entire establishment. Hand-wash sink and three compartment sink temperature: 70F. Per manager water pump is being delivered for proper water heating.
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Presence of insects. Observed approximately 20 live insects on prep table. Exterminator exterminated insects and cleaned/sanitized site during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk 46F in reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 46F and box of cream cheese packages 46F in reach in cooler at kitchen area at 3:30. Reach in cooler ambient temperature: 46F. Per manager milk held since 03-11-24. See stop sale. Per manager cream cheese held since 12:30. Manager placed box of cream cheese packages in reach in freezer during inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened milk in reach in cooler with no date mark. Per manager milk was opened 03-11-24. Manager date-marked milk during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed accumulation of equipment stored on drain board in hand-wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed all items from hand-wash sink during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand-wash sink in kitchen area. Employee stored paper towels at hand-wash sink during inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand-wash sink at kitchen area. Employee stored soap at hand-wash sink during inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided. Observed no hot water in entire establishment. Hand-wash sink and three compartment sink temperature: 70F. Per manager water pump is being delivered for proper water heating.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature 46F.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler near hand-wash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign posted at hand-wash sink. Employee posted hand-wash sign at hand-wash sink during inspection.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash receptacle in entire kitchen area. Employee stored a trash receptacle in the kitchen area during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking onto floor from pipeline connected to hand-wash sink in kitchen area.
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 50F front line. Employee stated milk was put out 20 minutes ago, employee disposed of milk and replaced with cartons of milk.
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. Emailed flyer to operator to post.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples stored in buffet line not wrapped or utensil provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed waffle mix, water, stored on floor in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam bowls not stored inverted on top of cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket by exit door.
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