Bella Roma Tuscan Grill
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
82
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Bella Roma Tuscan Grill stretching back to 2022. Bella Roma Tuscan Grill was last inspected on Nov 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Panama City Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall behind oven. Manager killed and discarded roach, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: No roach activity observed at callback. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead stuck to tape on sign by dish pit. Manager discarded dead roach, and cleaned sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: No roach activity observed at callback. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
58
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic wrap stored on top, and make table lid store in front of pantry station hand wash sink. Manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Per chef Caesar dressing contains raw egg. Not marked on menu. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At pantry station, expo, and employee bathroom. Manager restocked paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at employee bathroom hand sink and at pantry station sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water turned off at right side hand wash sink in men's room. Manager turned water on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-19-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Data plate/operating specifications provided on dishmachine do not match type of sanitizer method in use. Observed quaternary sanitizer connected to bar dish machine. Per data plate machine requires chlorine sanitizer. Operator connected chlorine to machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in crack by sauté station and in prep area. Manager removed knives and send to dish pit for cleaning and relocating. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under dish area.
29-19-4
37
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no Manager Certification for anyone in restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed no manager certification at this time. No managers available to open office. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw lamb stored over raw dough. Chef moved dough to different rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no Manager Certification for anyone in restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to grill or at bar hand wash sink near dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice bin and soda gun at bar with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed raw oysters in shell in walk in cooler. Manager states for him and his son only. Oysters not marked for personal use.
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment and wall. Chef removed and took to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 77F. Chef removed and put in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws on bar not wrapped.
25-27-4
52
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed no manager certificate at this time. Manager states he has a class scheduled for managers and servers next week at the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Manager took test but did not pass. Scheduled to take test again April 16, 2024. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed no manager certificate for anyone associated with or working in restaurant. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
90
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed no manager certificate at this time. Manager states he has a class scheduled for managers and servers next week at the restaurant. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw veal over clams in walk in cooler. Manager moved veal to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand wash sink in back of kitchen and at behind bar. Also no soap at hand wash sink behind bar. Manager had employee add both. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between side of equipment and wall. Manager removed knife and put in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon thawed in ROP commercially processed package without a slit in package. Manager opened all packages and put salmon in separate pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
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. Observed open top beverage above pizza prep area. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 98F water in pan in kitchen. Manager took all utensils to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons with food contact side up in storage container. Manager changed to handle side up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
41
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ribeyes stored over raw calamari.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager stated he is working on his and no other person in facility has one. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 packs of shrimp in hand wash sink in kitchen next to grill.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing over dish area.
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed red snapper with no opening in ROP packaging.
06-09-1
41
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Roma Tuscan Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Roma Tuscan Grill on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Roma Tuscan Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bella Roma Tuscan Grill.
How does Bella Roma Tuscan Grill compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Bella Roma Tuscan Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Bella Roma Tuscan Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bella Roma Tuscan Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bella Roma Tuscan Grill 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 Tuscan Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Roma Tuscan Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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