Bella Mia Pizza

5917 Manatee Ave W Ste 401, Bradenton, FL 34209

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 14, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Bella Mia Pizza has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Sep 14, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Bella Mia Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 14, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Bella Mia Pizza's latest score of 95 sits above the Bradenton average of 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing 2 light shield in the kitchen over food prep area. Missing light shield in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**

38-01-4

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 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. Chlorine reading 00ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink. Chlorine reading in tree compartment sink, chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw veal (45F - Cold Holding) . Per operator chicken and veal were in kitchen drawer reach in cooler for an hour. Employee placed the chicken and the veal to other reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator placed the chicken underneath shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna made on Friday per operator no date mark. Operator labeled the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice chute on soda machine in wait station. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee without hair restraint. Employee placed hair net on head. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen.

14-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee placed the bucket on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both back exits of establishment.

35B-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Mia Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Mia Pizza on file is from Sep 14, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Bella Mia Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Bella Mia Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Bella Mia Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bella Mia Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bella Mia Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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