BELLA'S ITALIAN CAFE

Name: BELLA'S ITALIAN CAFE
Address: 1413 S HOWARD ST, TAMPA, FL, 336063176, US
Rating: 2.9

1413 South Howard Avenue

Tampa, Florida, 33606

Historic Hyde Park North Neighborhood

Hillsborough County County

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)

Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838894

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.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724107

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

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482422

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.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345500

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