Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns
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540 Sr 13 Ste 10, St. Johns, FL 32259Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns has a record of significant compliance challenges, with 143 violations across 20 inspections from 2016 through December 2025, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection—nearly 40% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently throughout the record, including management awareness failures in 6 inspections, employee health policy and reporting violations in 5 inspections, improper hand and arm washing in 4 inspections, shell stock requirements violations in 5 inspections, and toxic substance control violations in 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented on January 10, 2020, when a rear exit was blocked by equipment. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 found 18 violations (4 high-priority) and was completed with no further action, though an inspection on June 24, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after violations including an unapproved food source and parasite destruction failure.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns last inspected?
- Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 26, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns had?
- Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns find?
- Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns was most recently inspected on June 26, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns ever been shut down?
- No, Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bella Vista Restaurant in St. Johns operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Brucci's Pizza House (2020).
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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