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CIAO BELLA PIZZA & PASTA

5369 N SOCRUM LOOP RD, Lakeland FL 33809

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6304473
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

11 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
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handles on cook line, operator removed tongs from handles.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 30, 2025□ 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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Water leaking from pipe. Observed at hand sink nearest pizza station.
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Water leaking from pipe. Observed at hand sink nearest pizza station. Time Extended
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade, operator moved to dish area for washing.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausage and grilled onions in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Water leaking from pipe. Observed at hand sink nearest pizza station.
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed next to reach in freezer.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bottled soft drinks and water on floor in hallway.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in sanitation bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Basic/16-21-4
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cookline.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pizza gaskets in flip top unit.
Basic/23-03-4

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.