Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to 11 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up eight times.
Restaurants in Tavares average 66, so Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Purple, blue and green cutting board at prep area. Fryer baskets **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with yellow liquid on dish rack.
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line. Floor by pizza make station. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets by pizza station. Dish drying rack **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior by pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
58
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary 0 ppm. Operator replaced. Rechecked 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red, purple and green cutting boards in the kitchen Fryer baskets Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer in back storage area. Ice machine in back storage area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner next to prep table in the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers and freezers in back dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the corner next to prep table in the kitchen. Wall in back dry storage area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in back storage area. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -gallon bleach stored on ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head -red, blue, green cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of mixer - exterior of ice machine - exterior of pizza oven **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave on make line.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - light in hoods **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
43
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spay bottle of cleaner hanging on drying rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric mixer - purple and green cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of yellow liquid stored in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door cooler in back. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of mixer - exterior of ice machine - exterior of all freezers and cold holding units in back area - gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reaching coolers in kitchen area. - all cooler and freezers in back area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white powered substance stored in Large clear container in back area, and dry storage shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
37
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spay bottle of cleaner hanging on drying rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric mixer - purple and green cutting boards **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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-07-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of yellow liquid stored in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door cooler in back. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of mixer - exterior of ice machine - exterior of all freezers and cold holding units in back area - gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white powered substance stored in Large clear container in back area, and dry storage shelf. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reaching coolers in kitchen area. - all cooler and freezers in back area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
30
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottle of cleaner stored on cold holding unit in back area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose Bibb outside back door **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in back prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Mixer head - interior of fryers and baskets
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in back prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of mixer
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door cooler in back area. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink in back prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding units in back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Main kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. - hand sink missing handles in back prep area
29-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in main kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk flour, sugar in back prep Area **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located outside back door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head Electric slicer Can opener Black cutting boards. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
52
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located outside back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bags of pasta in Pepsi glass door cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head Electric slicer Can opener Black cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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. 8 employees
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to ice machine
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk corn meal, bulk sugar
02D-01-5
29
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More.
How does Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More 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 Nonna Pizzeria and More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Nonna Pizzeria and More is inspected around three times per year on average.
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