Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale
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2811 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Bella 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.
Bella Sera Pizza in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
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
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— 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
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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