Bella Brava Bexley
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
86
Score
Bella Brava Bexley has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Land O' Lakes average 76, so Bella Brava Bexley is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - 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. Tested at 10 ppm- 0ppm discussed with management to use the three compartment sink to sanitize dishes until fixed establishment is getting a new dishwasher machine next week. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
86
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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. Dishmachine bar 0ppm manager changed sanitizer bucketretested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in at bar near trash can
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box lasagna 121 , advised employee to reheat , reheated 165 **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream at bar, employee date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda nozzle soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar handwashing sink employee dumped ice
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table , manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table , employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On rack near walk in cooler. Manager removed and placed to reclean **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tiramisu crumble , manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Manager moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
27
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Tested at 0 Ppm tested 3 times discussed with management to use three compartment sink to sanitize. Bar dish machine tested 0 ppm tested two times **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Bar dishwasher 100 pm Kitchen dish machine 0 ppm observed employees running dishes through dish washing machine discussed with management to use the three compartment sink for sanitation **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. Tested at 0 Ppm tested 3 times discussed with management to use three compartment sink to sanitize. Bar dish machine tested 0 ppm tested two times **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sitting on counter by stove Cold holding: butter 63 f employee moved to walk in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. For 1 employee Florida restaurant lodging association **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Prep line **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee.
13-04-4
58
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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. Tested at 0 ppm ran over three times. Manager put service order in. Employees will use three compartment sink to wash dishes with food contact surfaces sanitizer. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled employee washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor cooks line employee removed from floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
67
Dec 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Brava Bexley last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Brava Bexley on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Brava Bexley?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bella Brava Bexley.
How does Bella Brava Bexley compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?
Bella Brava Bexley most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.
Has Bella Brava Bexley's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bella Brava Bexley have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bella Brava Bexley means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bella Brava Bexley inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Brava Bexley is inspected around four times per year on average.
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