Bella Cucina Italian Eatery
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
37
Score
Bella Cucina Italian Eatery appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Bella Cucina Italian Eatery was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in South Daytona average 62, so Bella Cucina Italian Eatery trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. Approximately 10 ppm cl. Operator changed chemical and 50 ppm cl was reached. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over broccoli **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta from Tuesday 8 days ago.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bruschetta, wings both from Sunday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Lids in visibly soiled bus pan. Operator removed to re-wash everything **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Half eaten apple on top of basic container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Soda bottle **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Fresh mozzarella 44-48F, ham 50F, sliced cheese 46F. Top of cooler in plastic containers with lid open. Operator put individual lids and closed. - pizza cooler shredded cheese 37-50F; cut tomatoes 34-54F . Operator covered and spread out product - Fresh garlic in oil 85F out for less than 4 hours. Operator returned to refrigeration - cheesecake 45F in dessert cooler. Operator moved to another unit **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard Can opener blade Underside of mixer head **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Dishwasher and new employee with no food handler training **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
70
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer, retested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs stored in triple door reach-in cooler above unwashed mushrooms **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in kitchen blocked by mop bucket, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer has an accumulation food debris -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler across from the stove is stained
22-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -container of garlic knots stored on the floor next to pizza table, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Floor underneath fryer has accumulation of grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
52
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked meatballs 47-50F in triple door reach in cooler, per operator prepared 24 hours ago, operator discarded **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over cooked eggplant and raw philly beef over mushrooms in reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -pizzas for slices cooked less than 15 minutes ago, operator marked times **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -pizza sauce 46F in triple door reach-in cooler, per operator prepared 48 hours ago, operator discarded **Warning**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - 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. -Alberto **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bag of flour stored on floor, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off oven door **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of hinged trays stored on floor in hallway, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -mop sitting in bus tub in mop sink, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. -soiled wet wiping cloth stored on top of stove, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on prep table, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
35
Apr 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex restroom door not closing completely, operator adjusted hinge **Corrective Action Taken**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plastic containers on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on prep table
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -unwrapped aluminum trays not inverted on storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon on top of cooked meatballs, operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -two on floor behind hot water tank. Operator killed and removed.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -light food accumulation inside microwave oven **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. -Quaternary Ammonium
16-37-1
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. -drain pipe broken off bottom of only handwash sink in kitchen. Operator states employees washing hands in triple sink. Operator repaired sink, observed it to be fully functional, properly draining, water 112F. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -pizzas held under time as public health control lacking written procedures, provided and completed TPHC written time plan with operator **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex restroom in lobby door not completely tight-fitting, self-closing
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -five on floor behind hot water tank, operator removed. -two on floor underneath dish drying rack, operator removed.
35A-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of cans of ground tomatoes stored on floor next to stainless steel single door reach in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -unisex restroom in lobby, operator states door recently painted, operator reinstalled sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of grease on side of pizza oven facing fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -old label on food containers in reach in cooler
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Cucina Italian Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Cucina Italian Eatery on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Cucina Italian Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bella Cucina Italian Eatery.
How does Bella Cucina Italian Eatery compare to other restaurants in South Daytona?
Bella Cucina Italian Eatery most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the South Daytona average of 62.
Has Bella Cucina Italian Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bella Cucina Italian Eatery have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bella Cucina Italian Eatery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bella Cucina Italian Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Cucina Italian Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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