Bella Vita Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Bella Vita Italian Kitchen has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of their walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle in contact with potatoes on the cook line. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under their yellow cutting board. Operator removed the cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected with a lid. Operator placed a lid on their container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine improperly stored above the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over butter in the kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a filet of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its package when thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their temporary outside walk in cooler: Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding). Operators walk in cooler went down and is currently waiting on a replacement. Operator was able to show digital record of their cooler being at the appropriate temperature but had three truck come in today and stated that they had the door open too long. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemicals stored above their back food prep storage area. Operator removed the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed their chef without a beard restraint. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a prep cook without a hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as a scoop for their flour. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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 a filet of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its package when thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open water bottle stored above their back make table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
37
May 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles stored above food product and soda boxes in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sitting on top of the fill line in the kitchen make table: Butter chips (60F - Cold Holding); Fresh Cooked garlic (56F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there for over a day. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sitting on top of the fill line in the kitchen make table: Butter chips (60F - Cold Holding); Fresh Cooked garlic (56F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there for over a day. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device placed above their soda/ice holder in the kitchen.
35B-02-4
61
Apr 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
95
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
58
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in front prep area. Employee placed towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior door lacking self closing apparatus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Vita Italian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Vita Italian Kitchen on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Vita Italian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bella Vita Italian Kitchen.
How does Bella Vita Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Bella Vita Italian Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Bella Vita Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bella Vita Italian Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bella Vita Italian Kitchen 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 Vita Italian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Vita Italian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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