Bella Brava Midtown
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
55
Score
Bella Brava Midtown appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Bella Brava Midtown was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Bella Brava Midtown's latest score of 55 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. Employee handled soiled food containers, then handled clean food containers from dish machine without washing hands first. Discussed proper handwashing techniques with operator, operator coached employee at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium tested 500+ppm in three-compartments sink at bar. Employee reset sanitizer, tested 300ppm. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. QA tested 500+ppm at bar. Employee remade sanitizer and tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish machine area. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in cooler at prep kitchen. Employee segregated and identified as personal food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple cooking utensils stored in standing water temped 112F on stove top at cook line. Operator discarded water at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple pans of cooked pasta (51-53F - Cold Holding) doubled pans stored on flip top cooler at cook line. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling and educated employees do not doubled pans stored time/temperature control for safety food in cold well. Re temped cooked pasta 35-37F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles at dish machine area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved drinks to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of fry oils stored on floor. Operator moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
64
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection n
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to clean food containers. Drink was moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some wet nesting on metal food containers stored on wire shelves next to dish room at time of inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on walk in freezer floor at time of inspection n
08B-38-4
74
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
May 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in employee hand washing sink at bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark for shredded beef in back reach in cooler of prep area. Operator corrected at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop for flour without a handle in front service line next to fryer.
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple personal drinks on prep tables in back prep area adjacent to soda syrup rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack on dry storage rack for soda syrup in back prep area. Personal cell phone on shelf above prep table in back prep area above deli slicer.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting equipment on dry storage rack in dish pit.
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. Scoop handle in flour produce in front service line. Operator removed scoop from produce during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on washed containers located on dish storage rack by dish pit.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet wiping cloth observed hanging on splash guard of employee hand washing sink in prep area adjacent to soda syrup rack. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer measured at 150 ppm. Operator corrected during time of inspection to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple food products without labels in front service line area. Operator labeled food products during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen area
22-20-5
47
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change tasks and proceed to place gloves on hands without washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Ob employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build along freezer fan in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on reachin cooler doors on cookline Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on service online corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three component sink set up with 0 ppm of quaternary , corrected, manager reset sanitizer in last bay of sink to 200 ppm of quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Mushroom sauce reheating in steam well 98°, corrected, manager reheated sauce to . **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in dish wash area blocked by equipment, corrected, manager removed equipment during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep tables, corrected , employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler, corrected , manager placed chicken on shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean equipment.
16-46-4
55
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees on cooks line not washing hands between glove changing. Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta held over 24 hrs not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can and cart blocking employee hand wash sink on cooks line , corrected, employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between equipment on cooks line corrected, management removed all knives during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Brava Midtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Brava Midtown on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Brava Midtown?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bella Brava Midtown.
How does Bella Brava Midtown compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bella Brava Midtown most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bella Brava Midtown's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bella Brava Midtown have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bella Brava Midtown means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bella Brava Midtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Brava Midtown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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