Merritt Island, Brevard County

BELLA SICILIA CAFE LLC

85 MERRITT AVE, Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Apr 16, 2026

City

Merritt Island

County

Brevard

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 24516514

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler behind front counter milk (45F - Cold Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 24516516

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser for coffee machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24516515

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases on the floor in rear shed.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 23707745

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 23337909

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over milk. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 22753981

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and a case of coffee grinds stored on the floor in rear dry storage closet Repeat Violation

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22441580

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cheeses in standing reach in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22441583

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In display case ham and cheese calzone (118F - Hot Holding)

53A-05-6

Detail 22441584

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/ 4 employees working. No certified manager on site

53B-01-5

Detail 22441581

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees and owner have been employed for over 60 days without acquiring training certificates Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22441582

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor in hallway

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21854885

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. Emailed operator

31B-02-4

Detail 21854883

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towel dispenser batteries needed replaced. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21854884

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. Emailed operator.

Oct 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-43-4

Detail 21511170

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. San at 500+ppm Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21511169

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear of building Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21511167

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21511168

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front counter Warning

14-06-4

Detail 21511171

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves and boards in service area Warning