Bella Cucina in Sun City Center
Last inspected:
1507 Sun City Center Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573Bella Cucina in Sun City Center has averaged 8.2 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since 2022, substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. High-priority violations have been persistent and widespread, including employee health reporting violations in 4 inspections, food contact surface violations in 8 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 5 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A Warning was issued on November 15, 2022 following 14 violations; the next inspection on January 17, 2023 resulted in Call Back - Complied. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 was a complaint-based investigation that resulted in 18 violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bella Cucina in Sun City Center: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Bella Cucina in Sun City Center: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bella Cucina in Sun City Center: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bella Cucina in Sun City Center last inspected?
- Bella Cucina in Sun City Center was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Bella Cucina in Sun City Center?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bella Cucina in Sun City Center are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Bella Cucina in Sun City Center had?
- Bella Cucina in Sun City Center has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bella Cucina in Sun City Center find?
- Bella Cucina in Sun City Center was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Bella Cucina in Sun City Center ever been shut down?
- No, Bella Cucina in Sun City Center 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 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.
- 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.
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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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