J R Pizza Bella Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
70
Score
J R Pizza Bella Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which J R Pizza Bella Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin contains mold like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen soiled with dust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, container raw breaded chicken above containers of cooked pasta. Employee inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above kitchen fliptop unit under no temperature control, chicken stock (58F - Cold Holding); francaise sauce (57F - Cold Holding); beef sauce (58F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared today and out of cooler since 12:00pm. Employee returned all to reach in cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottles at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup on walls of ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents, light cover, and adjacent tiles above cook line have dust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of fliptop unit opposite cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in glassfront cooler at front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, containers of soup at proper temperature not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
43
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by triple sink. Manager labeled as cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease and dust buildup on ceiling tiles in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handles at cook line. Manager removed p. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of lasagna and two containers of sauce in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over soups in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked rice, soups and pasta stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, items were cooked on 07/26/2023. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 2 small co2 Tanks not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on in-use cutting board. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed an container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Observed aluminum containers at storage area not stored in inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed various uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
43
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J R Pizza Bella Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J R Pizza Bella Restaurant on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J R Pizza Bella Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J R Pizza Bella Restaurant.
How does J R Pizza Bella Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
J R Pizza Bella Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has J R Pizza Bella Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at J R Pizza Bella Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J R Pizza Bella Restaurant 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 J R Pizza Bella Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J R Pizza Bella Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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