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BELLA MIA PIZZERIA

BELLA MIA PIZZERIA located in NORTH FORT MYERS has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5171 ORANGE GROVE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488644

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sink at front counter and end of cook's line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted blade on commercial can opener at prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked breaded eggplant in reach in cooler on cook's line prepared yesterday per Operator no date mark. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940589

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in hot pepper flakes on spice shelf in prep kitchen. Operator removed from container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed Operator has added additional seating by adding on to the original dining room and has a Seating Evaluation change form and is waiting for local utilities to sign off on. Fire dept has already signed form. Operator will fax completed form to 239.344.4995. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sink at front counter and end of cook's line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Operator has leased newly open space adjoining original location and set up an additional dining room that has plumbing including a unisex bathroom set up. Operator states he will contact Plan Review to submit remodel application. I also provided our help line number 850.487.1395 for additional assistance. Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted blade on commercial can opener at prep table. Warning
  • 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 precooked breaded eggplant in reach in cooler on cook's line prepared yesterday per Operator no date mark. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868766

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint on cook's line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cook's line. Repeat Violation
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer disconnected at men's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in bathrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 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 breaded eggplant prepared yesterday no date mark. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736896

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area across from pizza oven.
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed men's bathroom door self closing device is broken.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese at 47F and heavy cream at 47F in reach in cooler in prep kitchen across from three compartment sink. Operator moved items to reach in cooler ambient temperature of 39F. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of food debris on blade. Operator put in three compartment sink to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in restrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Operator stated lasagna made yesterday. Observed no date marking.

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474775

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over ready to eat pepperonis in stand up freezer.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated hand washing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The owner placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357934

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in prep kitchen not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating plate of eggs in kitchen area. Moved plate to dining room. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing above prep table across from pizza oven.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink in kitchen across from pizza oven. Repeat Violation
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing device was broken on men's bathroom door.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go boxes on top of white mini reach in freezer not inverted. Operator inverted items during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in rear prep area by three compartment sink with buildup of food debris.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths next to hand washing sink in kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution.
  • 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade in prep area.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by hand washing sink in kitchen across from pizza oven. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator and employee with paperwork. Operator completed during 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 cooked lasagna in reach in cooler across from pizza oven prepared yesterday with no date marking.