Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
95
Score
Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano's latest score of 95 sits above the Marco Island average of 76. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is an ice scoop with the handle in contact with the ice at the bar. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
95
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table cooler at the entrance to the cook line raw chicken is stored above cooked eggplant. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink by the dishwasher is blocked by stacked five gallon buckets. Operator moved the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. I. The make table cooler at the entrance to the cook line there is lasagna, that per operator was prepared greater than 24 hours prior with no date marking. Operator date marked the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are containers with no handles inside multiple containers of food in dry storage. Operator discarded the handle less containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are multiple employees with no hair restraints preparing food. Employees all put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There used to be a unlabeled container of salt in dry storage. Operator labeled the salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the innermost make table raw beef and raw shrimp are stored above ready to eat chopped clams and heavy cream. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food safety manager certification for Edilio Ramos and Juan Cortazar are expired.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some of the clam tags are not marked with the last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black buildup on the blade of the dan opener. Operator moved the can opener to the dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There used to be a buildup of food debris on the top of the dishwasher. Operator cleaned the exterior of the dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk in door is heavily damaged.
14-11-5
58
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There is bread crumbs stored inside a trash bag.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Wine stored in ice used for drinks. There is a open bottle of wine inside a ice bin that is used for drink ice. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There is bread crumbs stored inside a trash bag. See stop sale.
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Wine stored in ice used for drinks. There is a open bottle of wine inside a ice bin that is used for drink ice. See stop sale.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made more than 24 hours ago with no date marking. Operator date marked the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are unprotected coffee filters in the coffee station.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator put the wet wiping towel into sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled container of flour. Operator labeled the flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife between the butcher block and a table. Operator moved the knife to the dish station. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
37
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Mechanically tenderized pork and veal are stored over whole muscle beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the veal and pork to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black buildup on the can opener blade. Operator moved the can opener to the dish washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the floor of the walk-in freezer under the dan housing. Operator scraped the ise from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
74
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator states that the last used tags were discarded when the kitchen was painted three weeks ago.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the entrance to the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink at the bar is used as a dump sink, it is filled with ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand sink at the bar. Operator supplied soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.there is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the utility sink. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the bat. Operator attached a hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
58
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler across from the convection oven raw pounded veal is stored over blanched vegetables. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On a rolling rack in the walk-in cooler ground beef is stored over whole muscle beef and pork. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in cooler is torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided the operator with a choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There are two wet wiping towels at the bar not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
50
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator had changed the sanitizer without priming. Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk-in cooler bolognaise sauce prepared more than 24 hours ago is not date marked. Operator date marked the bolognaise. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Operator moved items to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are two unlabeled containers of flour under the front counter. Operator labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano.
How does Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Marco Island average of 76.
Has Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano 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 Ristorante Italiano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano is inspected around two times per year on average.
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