Ciao Bella Pizza

4400 E Hwy 20 Ste 303, Niceville, FL 32578

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Ciao Bella Pizza stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled / stained” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Niceville restaurant, which scores around 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. **Repeat Violation**

53B-14-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line make table lid has accumulation of debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy cooler on cook line has accumulation of water and debris in bottom.

29-49-6

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled / stained. Cook line make bar cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease build up. Kitchen floor under and behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of kitchen microwave has accumulation of food debris. ( old buildups )

22-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Rear storage room Pizza boxes and rounds stored on floor . ( all packaged)

25-05-4

Sep 4, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Rear storage chest freezer - Raw repackaged steak over ready to eat bagged pepperoni . Items frozen **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/24 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make line cutting board soiled with dark mold like substance. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish washer soiled **Warning**

16-21-4

Basic - Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed contained in sticky trap on floor next floor stand mixer at rear kitchen door. Sticky trap removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas throughout the kitchen

36-17-5

Basic - Floors soiled/ with an accumulation of debris and mold like substances. In following locations - Under front wait station soda bar. Under kitchen dishwasher and storage - preparation tables. Under Bella Bar hand wash and dump sink. **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled . Kitchen - Front line microwave **Warning**

22-08-4

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

22-08-4

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled / stained . Kitchen make line cutting boards.

22-02-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Make line Knives removed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Under fryer station

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen- multiple areas of kitchen.

36-17-5

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large container of house made marinara sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, above chest freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in wall inside dry storage area above chest freezers.

36-24-5

Oct 3, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ciao Bella Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ciao Bella Pizza on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ciao Bella Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled / stained” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ciao Bella Pizza.

How does Ciao Bella Pizza compare to other restaurants in Niceville?

Ciao Bella Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Niceville average of 97.

Has Ciao Bella Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ciao Bella Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ciao Bella Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ciao Bella Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ciao Bella Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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