BELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND BAR

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: There is mo handwashing sign provided at handwashing sink located at the bar. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler across from cook top. Raw chicken was stored over raw shrimp and raw veal. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy butter (60F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef sauce (47F - Cold Holding); sliced soft cheese (47F - Cold Holding). operater stated foods had been out of temperature for one hour and a half. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.

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. Provided operator with employee health reporting agreement form. Employees began signing forms. Corrective Action Taken

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. 1 present employee expired 2/9/25. Mainor.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken stored over cooked crab meat. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottle case stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Grease receptacle not on pad/nonabsorbent surface.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a stick blender standing inside a Hand washing sink. Operator removed blender. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At pantry pickup window, observed uninverted storage containers. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Kitchen can opener is in disrepair.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on shell stock tag requirements

Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated debris, grease, and dust.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near pasta cooking area and pantry.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler observed raw shell eggs being stored over potatoes.6-28-2023Operator rearranged products Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near entrance of kitchen

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler Stuffed ousters being stored above risotto, and ground beef. At front line, raw chicken portions being stored above raw shrimp. Operator rearranged items. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in cooler, brown sauce, carrots and potatoes being stored in buckets on the floor

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. 4-27-23 Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, near back door, unlabeled container of sugar

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to get machine serviced, and set up triple sink for sanitizing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Dishwasher not set up this visit Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw stuffed oysters stored above ground beef and veal cutlets 11-15-22 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: In walk-in cooler, raw stuffed oysters stored above veal, cooked potatoes and ground beef Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: In walk-in cooler,raw stuffed oysters stored above ground beef and lasagna this visit Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: No vacuum break in mop sink observed this visit Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 11-15-22 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served Discussed procedures with operator. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with information and handouts for employee reporting agreements Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen Tiles have accumulated grease and debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy accumulated grease and debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken breast stored above veal chops. Per discussion operator moved the chicken to below the veal Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (69F - Cold holding)per operator being held for two hours on the counter,per discussion product was placed in a cooler Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with owner procedures on dating tags.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink inaccessible in service area near kitchen door. Operator moved the chairs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dishwasher

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler Cooked veal shanks, Veal stock reduction, Cooked Ground Beef, Cooked Sausage not date marked. Discussed date marking with operator

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage room near bar

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above kitchen front line, from leaking roof per operator, roofers have been contacted

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In storage area near ice machine, and near hot water heater

Basic - Dead roaches on premises.Two dead roaches observed in outer storage area. Operator had them removed and area cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in kitchen area has accumulated ice buildup

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. After discussion employee changed utensils and heated the water to 135F Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers have accumulated grease and debris

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw meatballs and tenderized veal are stored over whole muscle meats. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. There are no vacuum breakers on the hose bibbs at the mop sink, both have hoses attached.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. The clam and mussel tags are not marked with the last date served. This is a repeat violation from 8/11/2021. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine. This is a repeat violation from 8/11/2021. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a blender inside the hand washing sink in the pantry area. Operator removed the blender from the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink in the service area.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is an accumulation of food debris on top of the dishwasher.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. There is a heavy buildup of dust and grease on the ceiling and ceiling vents in front of the cooks line. This is a repeat violation from 8/11/2021. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is an employee with no hair restraint preparing food.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the floor and on the fan covers in the walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In the pantry there is a knife stored between a cutting board and the top of the make table.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over marinara sauce in reach in cooler on cook line to the left of the steam table. Educated operator on the importance of proper food arrangement. Operator moved items into proper order. This is a repeat violation from 3/11/2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shell tags the last 90 days not dated with last date sold. Educated operator on the importance of date marking the tags.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand wash sink to the left of the two compartment prep sink near the dish machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirt/dust accumulation on ceiling tiles above expo window.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towels lining containers of multiple foods in reach in coolers on cook line and in walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 89°F on cook line. Educated operator on proper utensil storage. Operator heated water to 143°F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to bag in box soda dispenser.