CIAO BELLA PIZZA & PASTA

CIAO BELLA PIZZA & PASTA located in LAKELAND has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 4.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5369 North Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13522542

  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Observed at hand sink nearest pizza station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Water leaking from pipe. Observed at hand sink nearest pizza station. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10884492

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Observed at hand sink nearest pizza station.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade, operator moved to dish area for washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausage and grilled onions in walk in cooler.

Inspection Date: 6/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10816271

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10706003

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled soft drinks and water on floor in hallway.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in sanitation bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed next to reach in freezer.

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10700408

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed