Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

2811 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Overview

Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 21 times since November 2022, accumulating 55 violations for an average of 2.6 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health reporting violations, particularly failures to report illness or symptoms, appeared in at least 4 inspections across the record. Food contact surface violations were cited repeatedly, appearing in 6 of the last 3 inspections alone, indicating a recurring issue with cleaning and sanitization of surfaces that touch food. Time-as-a-control violations for potentially hazardous foods were documented in multiple 2025 inspections. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 found one high-priority employee health reporting violation and basic food contact surface violations; the facility completed the inspection with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
55Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 2.6 violations / inspection 2.6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections7 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· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale had?
Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale find?
Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on November 10, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.

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