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BELLA RIMINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT

With 4 documented inspections, BELLA RIMINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT in NOKOMIS has achieved a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

625 N TAMIAMI TRL STE D

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460398

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for salt in dry storage. The operator removed the bowl from the salt. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above the expo line. The employee properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of panko bread crumbs stored on the floor in dry storage. Observed a container of minestrone soup stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self-closing device at the rear exit in disrepair.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mahi stored over bagged shredded cheese in the reach in cooler nearest the fryers. Observed raw bacon stored over bread in the reach in cooler nearest the pizza oven. The operator properly stored the above raw foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the dishwasher not change gloves after handling soiled dishware then handle clean dishware. Educated the employee on proper glove procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line near the fryers. The operator stated the potentially hazardous food has been held for approximately 1 hour. Observed blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding)stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator stated the potentially hazardous food has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents of the above foods and stored in the lower portion of the cold holding units. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The certified food manager arrived during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 minestrone soup and meat sauce prepared and stored for more than 24 hours with no date mark.

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460328

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916642

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the filters. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack stored near packaged foods on the dry storage rack. The operator properly stored the backpack. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the tong handle used for cooked meatballs in the bain marie not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. The operator moved the calamari to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed pasta prepared on site date marked 7/1. The pasta was discarded.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of olives in dry storage. The operator segregated the can for return. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 the chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing and sanitizing. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The raw eggs were properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over plastic containers of sauce in the walk in cooler. The raw calamari was properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground sausage stored over raw calamari in the walk in cooler. The raw foods were properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pasta prepared on site date marked 7/1. The pasta was discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle cooked pasta without changing gloves. The pasta was discarded The employee was educated in proper glove protocols. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle cooked pasta without changing gloves. The pasta was discarded The employee was educated in proper glove protocols. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 53B-13-5: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.
  • 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the max temperature of the dishmachine hot water at 105F. The operator stopped use of the dishmachine and set up the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 10/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10700416

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed