BELLA ITALIA RISTORANTE LLC

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Three comp sink.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter,54 f held less than four hours placed in walk in freezer for a quick chill. Afterwards,29 f. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Lasagna in kitchen and tiramisu in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Green cutting boards.

Basic - Holes in wall by the pasta station and three comp sink area.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Semolina. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed cucumbers stored with ready-to eat broccoli in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Open package of Raw chicken stored over mozzarella sticks in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added a dish machine at the bar.Called plan review and plan was added by plan reviewer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler are soiled. Residue build above the stove at cooks line area. Vents are dusty by the server station area.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Meat sauce,46 f,chicken stock,57 f held from yesterday.Stop Sale.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw veal stored over milk in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meat sauce,46 f,chicken stock,57 f held from yesterday. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Food is covered while cooling.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up surrounding the coffee nozzles. Lime build up on iced tea nozzle. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee filled water in handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean dishes in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Per operator from the night before Chicken (56F - Cooling)

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in dishwashing area.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from the night before Chicken (56F - Cooling)

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 yellow cutting boards in the kitchen soiled Nozzles at the bar soiled.Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cooks o cook line Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine outside walk in cooler soiled.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White Freezer At the end of cook line.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of bucket by walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 77F Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over cut tomatoes I walk i cooler. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 100 but establishment has 123 seats. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Dust build up on ceiling throughout the establishment. Residue build up on stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw shell eggs stored next to pasteurized egg whites in walk cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Server.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Meatballs,marinara at cooks line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets.Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment has 123 seats.

Basic - Food stored on floor.Pasta in walk in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Top back of fryer cabinets.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil containers on top of ice machine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Dishmachine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Slicer is soiled in kitchen. Can opener is soiled. Small white cutting board is stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Small white cutting board is stained. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese stuff eggplant 46f and pico with Mozzarella 48f in reaching cooler on cook line over night per Chef. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Stuffed mozzarella,45 f,pico de gallo,45 f held less than four hours.Operator transferred the time temperature control food to the walk in freezer for a quick chill.Operator stated that a technician will be called as soon as possible . Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet and watch Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink at salad prep area. Bucket under hand sink for dripping water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White divider has a black mold like substance present - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the walk in cooler the floors need to be resealed - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: At time of callback inspection towel buckets were not setup Time Extended

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee at triple sink washed and rinsed metal pans and put up to dry, did not dip in sanitizer compartment, triple sink not set up properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal over cartons of milk in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 60° in make table less than 4 hours. Manager took to freezer for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator put in dish machine. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by pasta table inaccessible due to large plastic tub stored in hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand washing sink by server station.

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water with no lid on pizza table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at pasta table with no beard guard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at pasta table with no hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rag under cutting board on prep table. Corrected On-Site