BELLA ROMA TUSCAN GRILL
11535 HUTCHINSON BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
- 16-24-4:Basic - Data plate/operating specifications provided on dishmachine do not match type of sanitizer method in use. Observed quaternary sanitizer connected to bar dish machine. Per data plate machine requires chlorine sanitizer. Operator connected chlorine to machine during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in crack by sauté station and in prep area. Manager removed knives and send to dish pit for cleaning and relocating. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under dish area.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic wrap stored on top, and make table lid store in front of pantry station hand wash sink. Manager removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Per chef Caesar dressing contains raw egg. Not marked on menu. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test strips.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At pantry station, expo, and employee bathroom. Manager restocked paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at employee bathroom hand sink and at pantry station sink.
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Water turned off at right side hand wash sink in men's room. Manager turned water on at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no Manager Certification for anyone in restaurant. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed no manager certification at this time. No managers available to open office. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed raw oysters in shell in walk in cooler. Manager states for him and his son only. Oysters not marked for personal use.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment and wall. Chef removed and took to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 77F. Chef removed and put in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws on bar not wrapped.
- 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 lamb stored over raw dough. Chef moved dough to different rack. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice bin and soda gun at bar with mold like substance.
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no Manager Certification for anyone in restaurant. 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 wash sink next to grill or at bar hand wash sink near dish machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed no manager certificate at this time. Manager states he has a class scheduled for managers and servers next week at the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Manager took test but did not pass. Scheduled to take test again April 16, 2024. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed no manager certificate for anyone associated with or working in restaurant. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed no manager certificate at this time. Manager states he has a class scheduled for managers and servers next week at the restaurant. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Manager took test but did not pass. Scheduled to take test again April 16, 2024. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin with mold like substance.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open cup with coffee behind the line in kitchen and open top water next to bread station. Manager had employees throw away. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 100F.
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed straws set on front counter at bar not wrapped.
- 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 2 portions of penne with date of 3-28 in reach in cooler and 7 portions of Lasagna dated 3-26 in walk in cooler. Manager had employee throw away. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no Manager certificate at this time. This violation is being addressed on prior callback. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to dish area and in prep area. Manager had employee restocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed no manager certificate at this time. Manager states he has a class scheduled for managers and servers next week at the restaurant. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon thawed in ROP commercially processed package without a slit in package. Manager opened all packages and put salmon in separate pan. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open top beverage above pizza prep area. Manager threw away. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between side of equipment and wall. Manager removed knife and put in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 98F water in pan in kitchen. Manager took all utensils to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons with food contact side up in storage container. Manager changed to handle side up. 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 veal over clams in walk in cooler. Manager moved veal to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand wash sink in back of kitchen and at behind bar. Also no soap at hand wash sink behind bar. Manager had employee add both. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).