Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
61
Score
Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Oct 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy butter (60F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef sauce (47F - Cold Holding); sliced soft cheese (47F - Cold Holding). operater stated foods had been out of temperature for one hour and a half. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler across from cook top. Raw chicken was stored over raw shrimp and raw veal. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Provided operator with employee health reporting agreement form. Employees began signing forms. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 present employee expired 2/9/25. Mainor.
53B-14-5
61
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken stored over cooked crab meat. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Grease receptacle not on pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottle case stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
61
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a stick blender standing inside a Hand washing sink. Operator removed blender. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Kitchen can opener is in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At pantry pickup window, observed uninverted storage containers. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
82
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on shell stock tag requirements
01C-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near pasta cooking area and pantry.
36-27-5
Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated debris, grease, and dust.
36-34-5
82
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler observed raw shell eggs being stored over potatoes.6-28-2023Operator rearranged products **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near entrance of kitchen
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler Stuffed ousters being stored above risotto, and ground beef. At front line, raw chicken portions being stored above raw shrimp. Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. 4-27-23 **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in cooler, brown sauce, carrots and potatoes being stored in buckets on the floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, near back door, unlabeled container of sugar
02D-01-5
67
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to get machine serviced, and set up triple sink for sanitizing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Dishwasher not set up this visit **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw stuffed oysters stored above ground beef and veal cutlets 11-15-22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: In walk-in cooler, raw stuffed oysters stored above veal, cooked potatoes and ground beef **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: In walk-in cooler,raw stuffed oysters stored above ground beef and lasagna this visit **Admin Complaint**
08A-24-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: No vacuum break in mop sink observed this visit **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 11-15-22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served Discussed procedures with operator. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with information and handouts for employee reporting agreements **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy accumulated grease and debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen Tiles have accumulated grease and debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
47
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to get machine serviced, and set up triple sink for sanitizing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Dishwasher not set up this visit **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: No vacuum break in mop sink observed this visit **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw stuffed oysters stored above ground beef and veal cutlets 11-15-22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: In walk-in cooler, raw stuffed oysters stored above veal, cooked potatoes and ground beef **Admin Complaint**
08A-24-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Eighteen small flying insects observed in mop sink area. Four small flying insects observed in dining room area near server station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: In mop sink area six small flying insects observed this visit. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Twelve small flying insects observed over triple sink and food prep area. Ten small flying insects observed in dry food storage area near mop sink. Twenty small flying insects observed on kitchen walls near front line and dining room entrance Fifty small flying insects observed in dishwasher area, on floor, walls and ceiling Six small flying insects observed at bread station near ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: In dishwasher area eight small flying insects observed this visit In bread service area in kitchen three small flying insects observed In server area with linens and flat ware, thirty small flying insects observed **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Mussel and Clam tags not stored in chronological order. **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 11-15-22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served Discussed procedures with operator. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with information and handouts for employee reporting agreements **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On front line of kitchen, two tiles open and bulging **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen Tiles have accumulated grease and debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy accumulated grease and debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
30
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Eighteen small flying insects observed in mop sink area. Four small flying insects observed in dining room area near server station **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Twelve small flying insects observed over triple sink and food prep area. Ten small flying insects observed in dry food storage area near mop sink. Twenty small flying insects observed on kitchen walls near front line and dining room entrance Fifty small flying insects observed in dishwasher area, on floor, walls and ceiling Six small flying insects observed at bread station near ice machine **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw stuffed oysters stored above ground beef and veal cutlets 11-15-22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to get machine serviced, and set up triple sink for sanitizing **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aquaphor ointment stored with plates above food prep area on front line **Warning**
41-07-4
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. Provided operator with information and handouts for employee reporting agreements **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 11-15-22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy accumulated grease and debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In triple sink near back door, ground beef and calamari thawing without running water **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On front line of kitchen, two tiles open and bulging **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen Tiles have accumulated grease and debris **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In linen storage area, near ice machine, observed two dead roaches 11-15-22 **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees handling food not wearing hair restraints **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs on cook line stored in 95F water 11-15-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
19
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (69F - Cold holding)per operator being held for two hours on the counter,per discussion product was placed in a cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken breast stored above veal chops. Per discussion operator moved the chicken to below the veal **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with owner procedures on dating tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink inaccessible in service area near kitchen door. Operator moved the chairs. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dishwasher
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler Cooked veal shanks, Veal stock reduction, Cooked Ground Beef, Cooked Sausage not date marked. Discussed date marking with operator
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage room near bar
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above kitchen front line, from leaking roof per operator, roofers have been contacted
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In storage area near ice machine, and near hot water heater
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises.Two dead roaches observed in outer storage area. Operator had them removed and area cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in kitchen area has accumulated ice buildup
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. After discussion employee changed utensils and heated the water to 135F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers have accumulated grease and debris
23-03-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar.
How does Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar 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 Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bellini Italian Restaurant and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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