Bella Cucina
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Bella Cucina seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Sun City Center restaurants (averaging 64), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Cooked pasta in reach in coolers.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
61
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored in thank you togo bags at time of inspection. Operator removed produce during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Some reach in cooler handles are soiled at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Some cutting boards in kitchen are grooved at time of inspection
14-09-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow drain in dish room at time of inspection. Operator already has call into plumber for service at time of inspection.
29-19-4
67
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 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. Dish machine tested 10ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Haws next to bread temped 80F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front handwash sink blocked with refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in herbs. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted near dish area.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler. **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. Employee bag next to clean dishes. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dish machine.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
23-03-4
32
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over mayonnaise and sauces, operator placed eggs to the bottom at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 72 F, operator uses for lunch rush. Discussed time as a public health control.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near ice machine blocked with refrigerator.
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam cup stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor under prep table.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in herbs.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with clean containers.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
43
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottles over clean pans next to dish machine.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over whipped cream in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 119 F next to bread warmer. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in front area blocked with refrigerator.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in front area.
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in front area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted on shelf across from dish machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in cooler and ice machine.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table with to go boxes and silverware. Employee drink on prep areas throughout kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on table with to go boxes and silverware.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink in front area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws on floor and to go containers on floor next to desk. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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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 Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Cucina?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bella Cucina.
How does Bella Cucina compare to other restaurants in Sun City Center?
Bella Cucina most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sun City Center average of 64.
Has Bella Cucina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bella Cucina have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bella Cucina 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 Cucina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Cucina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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