BELLA'S ITALIAN CAFE
1413 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33606
Historic Hyde Park North Neighborhood
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in coolers on cooks line. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer basket handle. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves overtop dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg yolks stored overtop ready to cakes inside walk in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored eggs.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids on shelves in dry storage have cracks.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment handles on cooks line. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes by dishwasher.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romain lettuce not washed before preparation. Employee washed Romain lettuce. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents overtop dishwasher has buildup of dust.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread stored on floor near pizza ovens. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored between pans inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking from ceiling overtop dishwasher. Plumber on site fixing problem at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor in back kitchen area. Managed removed and properly stored sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 dead fly inside bottle of Triple Sec.
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Half bottle of triple sec has dead fly inside it.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
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. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor underneath food preparation table in back kitchen area. Manager removed flour and properly stored it.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in coolers on cooks line. Chef removed and placed knife's at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded drink. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in pizza station.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket. Chef removed mop and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).