Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant

3302 Canoe Creek Rd, St. Cloud, FL 34772
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That's lower than the typical St. Cloud restaurant, which scores around 84. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta, beef and arugula temping between 48F-57F per operator in reach in cooler overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta, beef and arugula temping between 48F-57F per operator in reach in cooler overnight. Items that were out of temperature were due to over packing the containers
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
05-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water on pizza station make table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks at whole reach in fridge at front counter
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn right side door at pizza station reach in cooler
14-11-5
47
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut basil lined with paper towel in walk in cooler
14-86-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no expiration date on two employee training certificates
53B-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in container with calamari mix,operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in glass reach in cooler next to triple sink
08B-49-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,sugar,seminola and calamari mix all removed from original bags and stored in containers not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door
32-04-4
64
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at dishwasher area not usable. Water turned off due to stopped drain **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use facility has chlorine test strips but using quaternary ammonia tablets. **Warning**
16-43-4
Basic - Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design. Back cover of toilet is broken and removed from camode. **Warning**
32-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank at back door used as door stop. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2023 posted. License is current not posted. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several long boards stained and grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Linen towel under in use fork, knife and other utensils. **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken, frozen beef and other frozen foods thawing in ambient air. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
43
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 operator **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Cutting board
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. Emailed form to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.. Make table **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Make table. Educated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table both **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water, soda and pizza boxes Mayonnaise walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table to right
29-49-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By back door
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
50
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler,prepped raw steak over prepped mushrooms.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at end of cookline blocked by cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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/ 7 plus employees working at this time. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen portioned lasagna in double door freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.
25-25-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board at prep tables have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened Bottled water on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Tall dark haired gentleman prepping.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gaskets in prep table cooler,Freezer gaskets ripped, double door unit by mop sink, ripped gaskets at Double door stainless unit at back door.
14-11-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Hood area.
14-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor mixer heavily soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in cooler by restroom door.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall blackened at mop sink.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant.

How does Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?

Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.

Has Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant 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 Roma Pizzeria Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Roma Pizzeria Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.