Bella Italia Ristorante
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Bella Italia Ristorante 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Bella Italia Ristorante was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Winter Garden average 65, so Bella Italia Ristorante trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Open package of Raw chicken stored over mozzarella sticks in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added a dish machine at the bar.Called plan review and plan was added by plan reviewer. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7
Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler are soiled. Residue build above the stove at cooks line area. Vents are dusty by the server station area.
23-03-4
58
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Meat sauce,46 f,chicken stock,57 f held from yesterday.Stop Sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw veal stored over milk in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meat sauce,46 f,chicken stock,57 f held from yesterday. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Food is covered while cooling.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up surrounding the coffee nozzles. Lime build up on iced tea nozzle. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee filled water in handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean dishes in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
35
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 100 but establishment has 123 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Dust build up on ceiling throughout the establishment. Residue build up on stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled dishes and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Lemon butter,130 f,mushroom sauce,128 f held less than four hours is reheated. Lemon butter,167 f,mushroom sauce,165 f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over arancini in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored next pasteurized eggs in walk in cooler. Raw veal stored over lettuce in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored next to ranch dressing in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Three comp sink **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Cafiza stored next to coffee grinder. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Quaternary ammonia,over 400 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. Cheese cake in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea holder is soiled. Mixer head is soiled. Grill press is soiled Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Quaternary ammonia for wiping bucket. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 100 but establishment has 123 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Dust build up on ceiling throughout the establishment. Residue build up on stove. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed peppers stored over ready-to-eat broccoli in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
21
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw shell eggs stored next to pasteurized egg whites in walk cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Server.
13-06-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Meatballs,marinara at cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil containers on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets.Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment has 123 seats.
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Pasta in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Top back of fryer cabinets.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
52
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - One Live, small flying insect in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Dishmachine area. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Glass cleaner stored next to alcohol in the bar area. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink throughout the establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
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.Milk in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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.Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Slicer is soiled in kitchen. Can opener is soiled. Small white cutting board is stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for one employee.To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Jorge Sandoval. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Establishment using sponge for the glass rimmer at bar area. **Warning**
21-23-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Outside walk in cooler area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to food storage containers. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Unwashed peppers stored with ready-to-eat cucumbers in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin are soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Salt in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
20
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Individually portion to go sauces on metal shelf over steam well at cook line between 83-111f. Per chef products out for 3 hours, corrective action to discard at 4 hour time mark **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw fish in walk in freezer on push cart **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg pooled shelled eggs over parm cheese in cooler on far side of cook line **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese stuff eggplant 46f and pico with Mozzarella 48f in reaching cooler on cook line over night per Chef. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sanitizing bucket at cook line over 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese stuff eggplant 46f and pico with Mozzarella 48f in reaching cooler on cook line over night per Chef. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Chef has Food manager Card Certificate with his name Said Nemi but card has no dates, information has been torn/worn off of card. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Numerous employees working for over 60 days with no food handler certificate **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Painters brush used to oil containers for pizza dough **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink inside kitchen entrance **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dust on ceiling tiles over steam well at cook line **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board at cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet and watch **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Through kitchen **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by dry storage area **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights over entrance to walk in cooler over dry storage **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink at salad prep area. Bucket under hand sink for dripping water **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
12
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: At time of callback inspection towel buckets were not setup **Time Extended**
21-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White divider has a black mold like substance present - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the walk in cooler the floors need to be resealed - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Italia Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Italia Ristorante on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Italia Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bella Italia Ristorante.
How does Bella Italia Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Bella Italia Ristorante most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 65.
Has Bella Italia Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bella Italia Ristorante have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bella Italia Ristorante 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 Italia Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Italia Ristorante is inspected around three times per year on average.
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