Bella Cucina
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Bella Cucina 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “required employee training expired for some employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Bella Cucina's latest score of 78 falls below the Royal Palm Beach average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
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. Dishmachine (Chlorine 0ppm), Advised operator to set up three compartment sink to properly wash rinse and sanitize all dishes until Dishmachine is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Same **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Same **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
78
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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 (Chlorine 0ppm), Advised operator to set up three compartment sink to properly wash rinse and sanitize all dishes until Dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strip for chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen, no paper towels at designated hand sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on shelf above flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline line line, in use utensils stored in standing water 103F. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. At walk in cooler, inadequate lighting. 10 foot candles of light not provided. **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed produce-cantaloupe, strawberries stored over ready to eat cakes. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
52
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - 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. At reach in cooler at cook line - cooked pasta dated 07/28/24 not used within 7 days - sees top sale.
01B-28-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
16-37-1
78
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline- marinara sauce 88-92F- hot holding- on counter- as per operator food out of temperature for 30 minutes - operator moved to be reheated on stove. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwashing area- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Juan Garcia 04/22/2019-2024
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water of 107F at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
67
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At small white reach in freezer - raw salmon not commercially packaged over cooked pasta operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edgar Perez 05/02/2018 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labeled on clean containers at clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
67
Mar 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged over pre cooked frozen foods- operator over to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked lasagna- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
70
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Establishment using residential dish machine. Discussed with district office/discussed with operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Residential dishwasher in establishment, not in use. Next unannounced **Time Extended**
16-59-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
38-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
38-08-4
74
Jul 12, 2022
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Establishment using residential dish machine. Discussed with district office/discussed with operator **Warning**
16-59-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink on cook line **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked food in walk in cooler, operator is discarding food **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple non food contact surfaces soiled throughout. Stove burners heavily soiled with food debris**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dining room **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed in kitchen area **Warning**
38-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at hand wash sink on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. **Warning**
38-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout **Warning**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Cucina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Cucina on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Cucina?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bella Cucina.
How does Bella Cucina compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
Bella Cucina most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has Bella Cucina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bella Cucina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bella Cucina 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 Cucina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Cucina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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