Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 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. Hector 2/13/2025
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets are in poor repair **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cooking equipment is soiled in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves is started to rust
14-17-4
67
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dish area had bucket fill up with water. Operator removed item from bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler/ walk in freezer door gasket are torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Fry/ Saute station door gasket are soiled with old food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield above salad cooler is in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
70
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen had a bucket of water store$ in the sink. Operator removed bucket of water **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in front of the house did not have soap. Operator refill the soap dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket door is torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer box of raw chicken stored on the floor. Operator removed it off the floor. And stored on rack in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed cutting board and re-educate for not using wet wiping cloth under the cutting board **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Observed microwave in kitchen interior is soiled. Operator started to clean the microwave **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
64
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling tile/ vents are soiled and dusty kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ice build up in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish washing machine after priming reading 0ppm. Operator will be put on a 7 day warning call back to get dish washing machine up and working and sanitized. Operator set up compartment sink. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Observed unwashed mushrooms over Ready To Eat items. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Observed spray bottle containing clear liquid (bleach) not labeled. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed ceiling tile/ vents are soiled and dusty kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Observed ice build up in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Observed salad station behind flip top cover has food debris Observed fry station flip top 3 door reach in cooler gasket are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Observed squeeze bottle containing oil not labeled. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Nov 3, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled container of water at hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook is not wearing a hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of raw chicken stored on the floor of walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in walls behind Reach in cooler of cook line. Behind mixer. Above shelf to right of dishwasher
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven door. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven in kitchen is soiled. Shelves in kitchen are soiled. Hoods are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water in dish area
06-01-5
55
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. See stop sale. No time mark for pizza or sauce
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of Reach in cooler sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stocked over the fill line of unit.
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles surrounding vents above the front counter have an accumulation of dust
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza.
How does Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza 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 Luna Restaurant and Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Luna Restaurant and Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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