Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano has eight inspections in the public record. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 11 violations per visit.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano's latest score of 61 falls below the Ocoee average of 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar right side - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine strips for dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in cooler were stored in containers that had old dates. Per operator all items prepared less than 7 days. Advised to change to correct dates - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In both customer and employee bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of drinks on floor at bar - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. unwashed vegetables over multiple ready to eat items in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Left bathroom door - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
61
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -bottle of Coconut syrup and wine in Ice bin used for customers drinks at bar. Operator immediately discard ice and sanitize bin. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar right side
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine strips for dishwasher
16-37-1
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 - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator immediately printed and displayed **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in cooler were stored in containers that had old dates. Per operator all items prepared less than 7 days. Advised to change to correct dates
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In both customer and employee bathroom
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on rack with clean dishes. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of drinks on floor at bar
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Duck prosciutto no date and time . Less than 48hrs
03G-53-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. unwashed vegetables over multiple ready to eat items in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Left bathroom door
32-04-4
33
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
29
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. broccoli (49F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); pasta (49F - Cold Holding). Door open with no one inside. Manager will monitor and add a new thermometer. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle on bar guns. Manager removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Clams separated from original batch and stored in cookline freezer without tag. Manager made a copy of tag and added to freezer storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink bottle on counter next to utensils and bar condiments. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed from handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. A few throughout establishment. Hood
36-62-4
47
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to office
29-34-4
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. Employees signed form **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Stored in walk-in and separated. Added tags to batches **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. In walk-in cooler.
01C-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting boards. Staff removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In calamari. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
47
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
25
Feb 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Facility has only applied for a change of ownership with no plan review. The last set of plans on are from 12/17/15. Facility has remodeled- the following areas have been changed 1st bar area by front entrance door has been removed and a Wine Cellar storage display area has been added. 2nd bar items added was a 4 compartment sink, 2 x ice wells, glass washer, 2 x 2 door coolers, hand sink relocated to end of bar. Entrance to kitchen from 2nd bar area- hand sink relocated to corner by walk in cooler, espresso machine added, soda fountain added, bag in boxes storage and 2 ice machines (prep sink removed). 3 ft high 2 door cooler, can rack holder , dry storage racks and hot water heater added in same area. Right side of large walk in cooler (as entering the kitchen area) added- 3 door stand up cooler, prep table with slicer, floor stand mixer. Left of side of large walk in cooler (cookline) 1 compartment prep sink (3 compartment sink removed)- cook line -added grill and pizza oven to far right side of cook line. Entrance to Wine cellar display area from kitchen has been relocated to right by 5 feet. Panini press added on prep table. A 3 compartment sink has been in added in expo line area to the left of the dish-machine across from expo line. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano.
How does Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano 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 Tuscany Ristorante Italiano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano is inspected around two times per year on average.
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