Cafe Bellini
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
58
Score
Cafe Bellini has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Cafe Bellini's latest score of 58 falls below the Bal Harbour average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Chef provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled ladle stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Chef removed ladle. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Observed chef cleaned microwave at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
58
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed establishment has fresh salmon cooked to the customers choice with no proof of pellet fed letter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed establishment has fresh salmon cooked to the customers choice with no proof of pellet fed letter. **Time Extended**
01D-08-5
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 2025-01-16: Observed mop sink splitter missing backflow preventer. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: As per person in charge, manager is currently taking the manager certification exam. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 2 employees operating engaged in food preparation with no proof of any training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed employee food handlers training booklets have been ordered. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen reaching 81 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed hand wash sink in kitchen reaching 81 F. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup around grease receptacle in back of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed grease buildup around grease receptacle in back of establishment. **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: No copy of latest inspection report available. **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
39
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 11 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 27 violations
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed establishment has fresh salmon cooked to the customers choice with no proof of pellet fed letter. **Warning**
01D-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over cooked bolognese . **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juicing machine at front counter soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment utilizes chlorine and quaternary sanitizer. Observed missing test strips for quaternary sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels near hand wash sink in kitchen and front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment does not have probe thermometer. Employee provided new thermometer during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed 2 employees operating engaged in food preparation with no proof of any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks at front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed eat alls prepared onsite with no date marking. As per chef, more than 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen reaching 81 F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in storage room. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates in storage room not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bowls stored in kitchen wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup around grease receptacle in back of establishment. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. Employee removed tongs from handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near exit door. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near juicing machine. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
10
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kits for chlorine and quart sanitizer using in the establishment.
16-37-1
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates and food containers stored by the hand sink and the front . No splash guard present.
24-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in plastic container. Employee labeled . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check chlorine and quart sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License was printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
86
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Information was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles on prep kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed long white cutting board with excessive marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer for cooler located by the service window.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some food residue on shelf ( next to microwave).
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Bellini last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Bellini on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Bellini?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Bellini.
How does Cafe Bellini compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?
Cafe Bellini most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bal Harbour average of 77.
Has Cafe Bellini's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Bellini have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Bellini 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 Cafe Bellini inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Bellini is inspected around three times per year on average.
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