CIAO BELLA SRQ
14 N LEMON AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-362-3276
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15 small flying insects in the store room area. I did not observe the flying insects landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024058905 | Aug 21, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees training expired on 12/17/26.
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15 small flying insects in the store room area. I did not observe the flying insects landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees training expired on 12/17/26.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean cutting boards and plates stored next to the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the plates and cutting boards to be sanitized.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board in the preparation area. Employee removed their phone and removed the cutting board to be sanitized.
Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes, container of bread crumbs and bag of flour stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the items on a shelf.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Chicken soup with a date mark of 8/16 and cooked ground beef with a date mark of 8/23 stored in the walk in cooler. Chef discarded the items.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of black olives stored in the dry storage area dented at the seams. Chef placed the items aside for a refund.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef steak stored over cooked bacon in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the beef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken soup with a date mark of 8/16 and cooked ground beef with a date mark of 8/23 stored in the walk in cooler. Chef discarded the items.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to the cook line. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee making pasta in the corner of the dining room. Employee was informed and stoped making the pasta and broke down the work station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Aug 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked Brussels sprouts stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/14. Owner discarded the item.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Brussels sprouts stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/14. Owner discarded the item.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 74F stored in the cook line area at room temperature. Employee stated the butter was stored at room temperature over night. Employee discarded the butter
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 74F stored in the cook line area at room temperature. Employee stated the butter was stored at room temperature over night. Employee discarded the butter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored on a rack next to a clean cutting board and food in the cook line area. Employee removed the bottles.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Sandwich press stored next to the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Owner removed the sandwich press.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed the towels in a sanitizer bucket.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee rewashed their hands and the dishes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 75F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the butter had been stored at room temperature overnight. Owner discarded the butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 75F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the butter had been stored at room temperature overnight. Owner discarded the butter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the bottle.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. Employee rewashed their hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Sandwich press stored next to the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Owner removed the sandwich press.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled dishes dishes then cleaned equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands then sanitized the equipment.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a shelf in the cook line area. Employee removed the bottle.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared on 9/6 stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Employee placed a date mark on the lasagna.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed the towels.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 250ppm.
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.