Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala
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5174 Nw 26 St, Ocala, FL 34482Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala has accumulated 130 violations across 20 inspections since 2022, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 3 inspections, handwashing violations in at least 4 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in at least 5 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 documented 21 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health reporting, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. A prior inspection on September 10, 2025 also resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 36 violations were documented. The facility received a warning on October 15, 2024 for 8 violations including improper cooking temperatures and time-as-control issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala last inspected?
- Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala had?
- Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala find?
- Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bella Cosa Italian Ristorante in Ocala operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Yesterdays Restaurant (2021).
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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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