Bella Mozzarella
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Bella Mozzarella 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach average 82, so Bella Mozzarella is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
64
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in cooks line made more than 24 hours prior, not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On dish machine table, operator labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On cooks line, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Tortilla and rice stored in reach in cooler in back,prep room.
08B-49-4
74
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepare a sandwich and grab hoagie bun with bare hands. Discussed with operator and stressed the use of gloves when handling ready to eat food. . Repeat violation form previous inspection dated 04-02-2024 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the underside of soda dispenser at kitchen entrance
22-02-4
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/. Three cooks and two servers working at time of inspection and no certified food manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna held in front reach in cooler, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm); operator increased concentration to: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Pizza at front counter not time marked, per operator pizza was made less than one hour prior. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: No time mark on pizza **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna on cooks line made two days prior not date marked. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 06-27-2023 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: No date mark on lasagna **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple personal items stored on food shelves in back prep kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Food containers stored on floor of walk in cooler and cases of food and ice cream tubs stored in floor of walk in freezer Repeat from 06-27-2023 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Soiled wiping cloth observed on cooks line **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
64
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored over limes in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Pizza at front counter not time marked, per operator pizza was made less than one hour prior.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink located near cooks line. Operator stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna on cooks line made two days prior not date marked. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 06-27-2023 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food containers stored on floor of walk in cooler and cases of food and ice cream tubs stored in floor of walk in freezer Repeat from 06-27-2023 **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine on outside ice maker. Operator removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored in floor of trailer located in back of restaurant
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line.
21-10-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in feta cheese at salad station. Operator removed ramekin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple personal items stored on food shelves in back prep kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working with food in cooks line without a hair restraint. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 06-27-2023 **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
37
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Mozzarella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Mozzarella on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Mozzarella?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bella Mozzarella.
How does Bella Mozzarella compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Bella Mozzarella most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Bella Mozzarella's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bella Mozzarella have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bella Mozzarella means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bella Mozzarella inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Mozzarella is inspected around four times per year on average.
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