Bellabella Mozzarella
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
64
Score
BellaBella Mozzarella LLC, located at 203 West Main Street in Lavonia, Georgia, underwent a food service inspection on April 16, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 64, with one critical violation, one major violation, and four minor violations noted. Specific violations observed included issues with food separation and protection, food storage being covered, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed flu medicine stored next to RTE foods in the reach in cooler. PIC immediately removed the item and placed in designated area.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed vegetables & raw meats in the RIC uncovered. PIC placed lids on all of the specified items. Rule: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black residue build up on the ice machine. Advised PIC that the ice machine would need to be drained and properly cleaned. Rule:511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees in kitchen wearing watches while preparing food. PIC had employees remove the specified items. Rule: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowl without handle planted inside/ being used as a scoop for noodles. PIC removed the bowl for wash, rinse and sanitize.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy buildup of food debris on the inside of the microwave. Observed the inside of the RIC & RIF to have an accumulation of food debris built up on the bottom and gaskets. Advised PIC to follow their cleaning schedule to prevent buildup of debris. Rule: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Violations — Apr 16, 2026 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed flu medicine stored next to RTE foods in the reach in cooler. PIC immediately removed the item and placed in designated area.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed vegetables & raw meats in the RIC uncovered. PIC placed lids on all of the specified items. Rule: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black residue build up on the ice machine. Advised PIC that the ice machine would need to be drained and properly cleaned. Rule:511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees in kitchen wearing watches while preparing food. PIC had employees remove the specified items. Rule: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowl without handle planted inside/ being used as a scoop for noodles. PIC removed the bowl for wash, rinse and sanitize.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy buildup of food debris on the inside of the microwave. Observed the inside of the RIC & RIF to have an accumulation of food debris built up on the bottom and gaskets. Advised PIC to follow their cleaning schedule to prevent buildup of debris. Rule: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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