Bella Roma
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
82
Score
Bella Roma appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Coconut Creek sits at 78, putting Bella Roma on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 drawer lowboy cooler; cooked pasta (44-46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, foods in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed drawer slightly open upon arrival. Operator placed bags of ice on all pasta and properly closed unit for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food grade container of salt and bread crumbs no label
02D-01-5
82
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler , raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes. Operator reorganized storing raw shell eggs to the lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Emailed poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-05-4
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. Emailed poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line flip top, condiment bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked beef. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women's restroom. Operator posted sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
61
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at kitchen steam table contains heavy cut marks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bathrooms **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Left kitchen flip top cooler has no ambient thermomter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed at callback **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Left kitchen flip top cooler has no ambient thermomter **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin contains mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at kitchen steam table contains heavy cut marks **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bathrooms **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil not labeled operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen working with food without hair restraint. Employees put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back exit door **Warning**
35B-01-4
64
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Dish Machine not set up at time of inspection. Repeat **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/Jeffree Davis 01/16/19 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
78
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by cook line, bags of raw shrimp on top shelf above frozen spinach and containers of french fries and cooked chicken fingers. Priority: High Priority
08A-02-6
High Priority - Observed: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In reach in freezer by cookline, raw chicken in standard printed to go bags. Priority: High Priority
14-15-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Bulletin provided to manager. Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink beside soda fountain. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle by hand sink in kitchen. Manager labeled as glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
55
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausage (124F - Hot Holding); meatballs (111F - Hot Holding). Pre operator, both items place in unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat items to 170-173°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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 touch pizza with bare hands. Educate employee **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs not vertical separated from cheese in flip top cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - 1. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. 2. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Roma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Roma on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Roma?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bella Roma.
How does Bella Roma compare to other restaurants in Coconut Creek?
Bella Roma most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Coconut Creek average of 78.
Has Bella Roma's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bella Roma 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 Roma 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 Roma inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Roma is inspected around three times per year on average.
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