Bellina

675 Ponce De Leon Ave Ste N-131, Atlanta, GA 30308
Italian
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Bellina appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Atlanta restaurant, which scores around 90. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers with cracks. COS- contianer was discarded. 511-6-1.05(2)(c) - Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces (Pf) (c) Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces. 1. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (i) Smooth; Pf (ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf
511-6-1.05(2)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the preptop cutting boards heavily stained and with gashes. CA- if cutting boards are unable to be cleaned they need to be replaced or resurfaced. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed large containers of sauce being cooled in large containers and ice not completely surrounding the item. COS- more ice was added to the ice baths and sauces were stirred. 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective metho...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored as clean with sticker residue on the outside of the contianer. COS- dishes were taken to be rewashed. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris inside the RIC and on equipment in the pasta making area. Observed dust on the ceilings in the dish area and on the walls. Observed debris behind the ice machine. CA- all nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean and free of debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stacked wet at the time of the inspection. COS- dishes were unstacked to allow air drying. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a box of food containers stored directly on the floor. COS- box was moved 6 inches off the ground. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by usi...
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
67
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cracked raw shell eggs and uncracked raw shell eggs stored on a preptop cooler where they can contaminate the ready to eat foods in front of it. COS- raw eggs were moved to front and all ready to eat foods were moved behind it. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and ve...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large containers of sauces being cooled at room temperture. The employee stated the freezer they used to cool stopped working so they were leaving them out to cool before moving them. COS- employee added sauce to shallow pans and added them on ice baths to cool. 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that fac...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris inside the RIC and on equipment in the pasta making area. Observed dust on the ceilings in the dish area and on the walls. Observed debris behind the ice machine. CA- all nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean and free of debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed chicken cooked yesterday, held over 24 hours without a date mark. Advised PIC to date mark foods held over 24 hours.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bellina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bellina on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bellina?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bellina.

How does Bellina compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Bellina most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Bellina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bellina have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bellina 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 Bellina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bellina is inspected around two times per year on average.