PIU BELLO
3138 SW MARTIN DOWNS BLVD, Palm City FL 34990
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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JAN 25
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At kitchen dry storage area and soda box storage rack approximately 10 small flying insects landing on soda boxes, walls.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024027067 | Apr 17, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- 1 dented can of pine apple - see stop sale.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left through back door and upon return handle clean equipment without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler raw sausage stored over sauce - operator removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, cans of black olives and pizza sauce-dented. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, bruschetta (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); rice balls (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding); Demi glaze (49F - Cold Holding); chicken broth (50F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, bruschetta (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); rice balls (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding); Demi glaze (49F - Cold Holding); chicken broth (50F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge- Gianni Lisciandrello
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At kitchen, opened employee beverage stored on prep table. Operator discarded.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At rear of kitchen near cook line, no hand wash sign at designated hand washing sink. Operator placed sign.
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee was working with raw chicken, rinsed hands in prep sink without soap and dried hands on T-Shirt, started to work with cooked chicken and other foods; manager educated; employee washed hands using soap at the HWS;
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- pizza by slice and fresh garlic in butter at pizza station; as per operator since 11:00 am; time marked;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris- cutting boards at cook line;
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- water thermos on prep table next to steam table; removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat peppers and eggplant in walk-in cooler; stored properly
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At kitchen dry storage area and soda box storage rack approximately 10 small flying insects landing on soda boxes, walls.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach stored on prep table. Advised operator of proper chemical storage. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front counter, employee drink on prep table. Operator removed drink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cook line, box of frozen raw chicken wings thawing at room temperature. Advised operator of proper thawing guidelines. Operator moved chicken wings to walk in cooler.
Apr 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription pills stored over almonds and pasta on storage rack by hot line. Operator removed medicine.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw ground beef over cooked macaroni and cheese and French fries at walk in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tequila cream sauce (58F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter at pizza station. Per operator, left out to thaw. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator returned to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time stamp for garlic butter observed at pizza station. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken wings (80F - Cooling) at 3:00 since 2:30 - 78F at 3:27 Observed sitting on counter by pizza station. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser spray bottle not labeled by hot line area. Operator labeled properly.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over bread not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on make table at pizza station. Operator removed beverage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth resting on make table at pizza station. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Jul 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Sicilian Pizza crust stored in garbage bag at pizza station. Operator removed garbage bag and stored properly.
Stored food not covered. Observed Bag of flour opened and uncovered in prep area. Operator stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, sugar in large plastic containers not labeled. Operator labeled all products.
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.