Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
7100 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707Bellas Bagels and Cafe has accumulated 115 violations across 14 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appear in every inspection on record, alongside recurring citations for food contact surface sanitation, improper chemical storage, and consumer advisory failures. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was documented on March 5, 2025, when a portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 identified 39 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 3 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
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Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg are: Employee health policy, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg had?
- Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg find?
- Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on August 13, 2026 with 13 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Bellas Bagels and Cafe in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Island Bagels and More (2025).
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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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