Trattoria Bella
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
82
Score
Trattoria Bella appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “required employee training expired for some employees”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Palm Bay restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Eric expired on 3-24-26.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Clams and mussels removed and washed tags not in bins, found on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting operator moved to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
82
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); prosciutto (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); aiol (51F - Cold Holding); parm sauce (51F - Cold Holding); mush (51F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); Cassar dressing(51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); prosciutto (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); aiol (51F - Cold Holding); parm sauce (51F - Cold Holding); mush (51F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); Cassar dressing(51F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler at 48F cold holding. See stop sale diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); prosciutto (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); aiol (51F - Cold Holding); parm sauce (51F - Cold Holding); mush (51F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); Cassar dressing(51F - Cold Holding) All items prepared today are to be kept at 41 F cold holding.
14-74-7
70
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. One expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Short rib Gravy, prepped on Jan 31st and thawed yesterday. Operator educated cook **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Operator showed that he had ordered the filter January 8th **Corrective Action Taken**
29-28-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, prosciutto in reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: torn gaskets on reach-in coolers
14-11-5
74
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Emailed paperwork
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee able to show certificate
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Sea bass has label indicating thawing procedures on the box
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of soda stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink. Food in sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Salmon walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trattoria Bella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trattoria Bella on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trattoria Bella?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trattoria Bella.
How does Trattoria Bella compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Trattoria Bella most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Trattoria Bella's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trattoria Bella have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Trattoria Bella 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 Trattoria Bella inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trattoria Bella is inspected around two times per year on average.
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