Bella Panini Cafe

3335 Ne 32 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Bella Panini Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Bella Panini Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in dry storage area. **Warning**

42-01-4

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed same **Time Extended**

11-07-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed same **Time Extended**

11-05-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed same **Time Extended**

11-03-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. -Back prep area by rear exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed same **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Feb 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Panini Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Panini Cafe on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Bella Panini Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Bella Panini Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Bella Panini Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bella Panini Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bella Panini Cafe 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 Panini Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Panini Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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