Casa Bella
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Casa Bella stretching back to 2022. Casa Bella was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Stuart average 81, so Casa Bella trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding); cut melon (54F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding) All products not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated all products held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding); cut melon (54F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding) All products not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated all products held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen, oil stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook rub face and return to food prep. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
12A-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fish in walk-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink. Coached employee on proper handwash procedures **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tea dispenser blocking hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp at room temperature - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
58
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (119F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (119F - hot Holding) roasted garlic (108F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs (71F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); compound butter (50F - Cold Holding) items sitting out at room temp on cookline. Operator will begin using time **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook rub face and return to food prep. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fish in walk-in freezer
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink. Coached employee on proper handwash procedures **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tea dispenser blocking hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp at room temperature
06-01-5
43
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Clams.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams.
01C-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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna/prepared over 24 hours before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator labeled chemical. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce container/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored sauce container back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
58
Sep 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Bella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Bella on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Bella?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa Bella.
How does Casa Bella compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Casa Bella most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Casa Bella's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Bella have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casa Bella 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 Casa Bella inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Bella is inspected around three times per year on average.
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