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BELLA'S PIZZA

BELLA'S PIZZA has 5 health inspections on file for its COCOA location, with an overall rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4301 STATE RD 524

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10955194

  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage container in reach in cooler under make table
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer top shelf. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls uncovered above microwave. Operator flipped them Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above dough in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid to renew the license while inspectors were still on site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Quaternary test strips available while Chlorine is being used as sanitizer.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom. Operator put in paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employees purchased sanitizer while inspectors were still on site. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser under three compartment sink. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788016

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. April 1, 2024 displayed.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelves of white reach in freezer.
  • 11-27-4: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. Gave operator document. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443473

  • 14-74-7: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. Pizza make table frozen condenser area not holding food a 41° or colder, tcs food items currently on time plan.

Inspection Date: 9/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8442902

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at frame of back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler, pizza make table soiled with debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387020

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop in pizza sauce, removed by operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not posted, fees current. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at frame of back door. Warning
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peel stored on top of the pizza oven between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler, pizza make table soiled with debris. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of fully cooked breaded chicken filets thawed at ambient air room temp. 81°. Product find at 27° item placed back into refrigeration by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker added on wrong place of the splitter. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the microwave soiled. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Location licensed since 1/2023 Warning