Bella's Pizza in Cocoa
Last inspected:
4301 State Rd 524, Cocoa, FL 32926Bella's Pizza in Cocoa is a Risk Level 1 pizza establishment with 8 seats that has operated under both DBPR and FDACS licenses. Across 7 inspections from at least 2022 through January 2026, the facility accumulated 32 violations, averaging 4.6 per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 resulted in a "Met Inspection Requirements; Check Back Needed" disposition. A September 2022 inspection documented the facility's designation as a hemp food establishment and identified intermediate-priority violations including lack of written procedures for bodily fluid cleanup and absence of hot water at handwashing sinks in restrooms, with a 30-day corrective action deadline issued. The facility has no documented emergency closures or disciplinary actions on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bella's Pizza in Cocoa: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
4.6
violations / inspection
4.6 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Bella's Pizza in Cocoa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Bella's Pizza in Cocoa: FDACS Inspection History (1)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements; Check Back Needed· 7 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: The establishment intends to carry hemp extract products this permit year and has been designated as a hemp food establishment.
This visit is associated with request#5084341.
All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and
Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent
(50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
No hot water is available at the handwash sink in the men's and women's restrooms. Food establishment is given 30 days to
provide hot water. Failure to do so will result in administrative action. Food establishment may call (850)-245-5520 if corrections are
made prior to 30 days.
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do
not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of
employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written procedures provided for the cleanup of bodily fluids.
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5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F
through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Retail: No hot water is available at the handwash sink in the men's and women's restrooms. Food
establishment is given 30 days to provide hot water. Failure to do so will result in administrative action. Food
establishment may call (850)-245-5520 if corrections are made prior to 30 days.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes
and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents
by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective
means. 6-202.15
Retail: Light shows through gap at front entrance door.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Retail: No covered receptacle provided in restroom used by females.
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6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done
during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Backroom: residue build up on floor in back storage area near walk in coolers.
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6-101.11
Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not
smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas
subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily
cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they
are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Backroom: Raw unsealed concrete used as flooring in walk in cooler.
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom: missing ceiling tiles in back storage area near walk in coolers.
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Bella's Pizza in Cocoa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bella's Pizza in Cocoa last inspected?
- Bella's Pizza in Cocoa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bella's Pizza in Cocoa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bella's Pizza in Cocoa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Adequate lighting.
- How many health inspections has Bella's Pizza in Cocoa had?
- Bella's Pizza in Cocoa has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bella's Pizza in Cocoa find?
- Bella's Pizza in Cocoa was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bella's Pizza in Cocoa ever been shut down?
- No, Bella's Pizza in Cocoa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- When was Bella's Pizza in Cocoa last inspected?
- Bella's Pizza in Cocoa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 21, 2022. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements; Check Back Needed.
- How many inspections has Bella's Pizza in Cocoa had?
- Bella's Pizza in Cocoa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Bella's Pizza in Cocoa find?
- Bella's Pizza in Cocoa was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 21, 2022 (Met Inspection Requirements; Check Back Needed).
- Has Bella's Pizza in Cocoa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Bella's Pizza in Cocoa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Bella's Pizza in Cocoa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Bella's Pizza in Cocoa are: 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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