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BELLA ROMA TUSCAN GRILL

BELLA ROMA TUSCAN GRILL maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating based on 13 health department inspections in PANAMA CITY BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

11535 HUTCHINSON BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13570580

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead stuck to tape on sign by dish pit. Manager discarded dead roach, and cleaned sanitized the area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: No roach activity observed at callback. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall behind oven. Manager killed and discarded roach, cleaned and sanitized the area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: No roach activity observed at callback. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13570349

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead stuck to tape on sign by dish pit. Manager discarded dead roach, and cleaned sanitized the area. Admin Complaint
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in crack between pizza reach in cooler and hand wash sink splash guard. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on griddle box under pizza prep area table. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing device on kitchen back door broken. Gap at bottom of back door to kitchen.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall behind oven. Manager killed and discarded roach, cleaned and sanitized the area. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Desert/salad station hand wash sink blocked by box and a make table lid. Manager removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/. 2 cooks and 2 servers observed.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish pit. Restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in pasta station. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877774

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knifes stored in crack between pizza station reach in cooler and splash guard. Employee removed knives and sent them to dish area for cleaning and relocating. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered Bolognese, marinara, and Cajun sauce in walk-in cooler. Items covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over brucetta mix. Steak removed from unit during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back side of slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned slicer during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water knob does not work on sauté station hand wash sink. Water from cold side temped at 77F.

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801556

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758419

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10719275

  • 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

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718905

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8754147

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 6/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8646979

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565358

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8604564

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565093

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389402

  • 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.