Bella's Italian Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, Bella's Italian Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Bella's Italian Cafe's latest score of 33 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. 2 strips present, manager discarded strips at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonia tested at 0ppm. Manager readjusted Quaternary ammonia sanitizer to 150ppm at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-53-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of champagne stored inside ice bin at bar area. Ice in ice bin is for drinking. Bartender discarded 7 lbs of ice at time of inspection.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of champagne stored inside ice bin at bar area. Ice in ice bin is for drinking. Bartender discarded 7 lbs of ice at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle located at bar area next to dump sink. Manager added label at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Interior nozzle of both soda guns at bar area are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in kitchen wall behind dish machine. Cause of hole due to plumber conducting repairs on a broken pipe behind well.
36-24-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on drying rack next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a small sheet pan of frozen raw salmon thawing in room temperature inside kitchen area adjacent to dish machine. Manager placed raw salmon inside walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with oil not labeled on front line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 jug of oil stored and 2 cases of cacciatore sauce stored on floor inside dry storage room. Manager relocated all items off floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
33
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on reaching cooler-in cooler on cooks line is stained and no longer cleanable
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles at a bar area and server station
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold-like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer heavily soiled
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle at far end of line by pizza oven **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on storage shelf in dish machine area **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of Togo containers stored less than 6 inches off floor in dry storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken breast thawing in standing water. Operator turned water on to thaw chicken breast **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg yolks stored overtop ready to cakes inside walk in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored eggs.
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in coolers on cooks line. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer basket handle. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves overtop dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
70
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 dead fly inside bottle of Triple Sec.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Half bottle of triple sec has dead fly inside it.
01B-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop dishwasher has buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread stored on floor near pizza ovens. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored between pans inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking from ceiling overtop dishwasher. Plumber on site fixing problem at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor in back kitchen area. Managed removed and properly stored sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in bar area has dirty dishes inside it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in pizza area. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. Employee drink with no lid stored on food preparation table in pizza area. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of dust over sauté station in back kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in pizza station. Chef removed sanitizer from floor and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup.
14-69-4
52
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella's Italian Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella's Italian Cafe on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella's Italian Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bella's Italian Cafe.
How does Bella's Italian Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bella's Italian Cafe most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bella's Italian Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bella's Italian Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bella's Italian Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bella's Italian Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella's Italian Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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