Bella Sicilia Cafe

85 Merritt Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Bella Sicilia Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Bella Sicilia Cafe was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Merritt Island restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler behind front counter milk (45F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser for coffee machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases on the floor in rear shed.

25-05-4

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor

08B-38-4

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over milk. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In display case ham and cheese calzone (118F - Hot Holding)

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cheeses in standing reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Multiple employees and owner have been employed for over 60 days without acquiring training certificates **Warning**

53B-01-5

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/ 4 employees working. No certified manager on site

53A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor in hallway

08B-38-4

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towel dispenser batteries needed replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-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 operator.

11-26-1

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

11-27-4

Oct 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Sicilia Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Sicilia Cafe on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bella Sicilia Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bella Sicilia Cafe.

How does Bella Sicilia Cafe compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Bella Sicilia Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Merritt Island average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bella Sicilia Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bella Sicilia Cafe 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 Sicilia Cafe inspected?

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

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