Bella's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
45
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Bella's Pizza stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “incorrect chemical test kit provided”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Bella's Pizza's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ricotta cheese stored in walk in cooler for 5 days at 46F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese stored in walk in cooler for 5 days at 46F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs stored in steam table to hot hold at 102F. Operator placed in oven to reheat. New reading 166F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary test strips available only **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5
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. Operator had employee on shift sign **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had employee go out to buy chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-38-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Water bottle on make table and employee phone on shelf above make table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
45
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid to renew the license while inspectors were still on site **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Quaternary test strips available while Chlorine is being used as sanitizer.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom. Operator put in paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employees purchased sanitizer while inspectors were still on site. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser under three compartment sink. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage container in reach in cooler under make table
12B-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer top shelf. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls uncovered above microwave. Operator flipped them **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above dough in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Gave operator document. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. April 1, 2024 displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelves of white reach in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Pizza make table frozen condenser area not holding food a 41° or colder, tcs food items currently on time plan.
14-74-7
95
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler, pizza make table soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at frame of back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker added on wrong place of the splitter. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. Location licensed since 1/2023 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not posted, fees current. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at frame of back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peel stored on top of the pizza oven between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler, pizza make table soiled with debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of fully cooked breaded chicken filets thawed at ambient air room temp. 81°. Product find at 27° item placed back into refrigeration by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop in pizza sauce, removed by operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
52
Jan 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella's Pizza on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “incorrect chemical test kit provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bella's Pizza.
How does Bella's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?
Bella's Pizza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa average of 82.
Has Bella's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bella's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bella's Pizza 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 Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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