Bella Luna Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
35
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Bella Luna Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 16 violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “observed clam/oyster tags not maintained”, showing up seven times.
By comparison, the average Aventura facility scores 76, putting Bella Luna Restaurant on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
6
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink in salad station not accessible for employee use at all times due to sink being blocked by mixer and reach in cooler. Advised manager that all hand washing sinks should have a clear access and not obstructed.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink kitchen are used as a dump sink. Advised chef that sink cannot be used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Observed mussel/clams tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a liner for a pan of cooked pasta.
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and desert display case cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in pizza station.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in pizza station next to ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed pizza boxes stored on floor chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
35
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cases of oil and clam juice stored next to detergent in dry storage area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Observed mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Observed mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler and in dry storage area.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of kitchen reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
47
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink being used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Mussel and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Mussel and oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and ice maker door in disrepair being held up by rope. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in/ walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
45
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel used as liner for container of cut lettuce. **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Clam and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in pizza area covered in plastic and not operable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used to dispense rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed door to ice machine in disrepair and being held together by a string. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Observed Water from ice bin leaking from pipe into bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor in pizza area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw scallops thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table in kitchen area. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-05-4
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Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over octopus. Located in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in pizza area covered in plastic and not operable. Manager states that sink was leaking into downstairs unit and has a work order. Another within 5 feet.
27-16-5
Intermediate - Clam and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in pizza area covered in plastic and not operable. Manager states that sink was leaking into downstairs unit and has a work order. Another within 5 feet.
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food being stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various foods stored uncovered in walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located under ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
37
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of cooked rotini located in Reach in cooler and raw lamb chops being stored on top of cooked octopus in walk in cooler. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sink in kitchen area.
31A-09-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Clam and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of cooked rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board lining shelves containing clean pots and pans.
14-45-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer, cases of sodas on floor in hallway and cases of oil on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in pizza make area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Located in kitchen reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes being stored on floor in pizza make station. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking into black plastic container under ice bin.
29-11-4
29
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed various raw fish being stored on top of cut tomatoes. Located in kitchen reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in waiter station full with ice. Advised manager that sink can not be used as dump sink. Hand washing only. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in warewash area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in warewash area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in pizza station with no hot water and in disrepair. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in dry storage room. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink in pizza station with no hot water and in disrepair. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes being stored on floor in pizza station. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and pans stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths lining a pan of cooked pasta. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer, food on floor in dry storage area and in kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 87°F and located on make table. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Luna Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Luna Restaurant on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Luna Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “observed clam/oyster tags not maintained” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bella Luna Restaurant.
How does Bella Luna Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Bella Luna Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Bella Luna Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bella Luna Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bella Luna Restaurant 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 Luna Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Luna Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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