What are the most common violations at Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee?

The most frequently cited violations at Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee are: Food in good condition, Outer openings protected, Handwashing facilities.

How many health inspections has Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee had?

Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee find?

Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on April 10, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.

Has Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee ever been shut down?

No, Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee

Last inspected: April 10, 2026

4727 Crawfordville Rd Unit 4, Tallahassee, FL 32305

Leon County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Bellamy Natasha
DBPR License: SEA4703919

Overview

Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee received a warning following its most recent routine inspection on October 3, 2025, when inspectors documented 12 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and food condition. The facility has been inspected 5 times since January 2023, accumulating 8 total violations with no emergency closures. Employee health and handwashing violations appeared in multiple inspections, including a high-priority handwashing finding in August 2024. The facility passed two licensing inspections without violations in early 2023 and early 2024, and had a clean routine inspection in April 2025, but the October 2025 inspection reversed that trajectory with the warning disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

6Inspections

10Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: April 10, 2026

Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages

This Facility 1.7 violations / inspection 1.7 violations per inspection

Leon County Avg 3.42 violations / inspection 3.42 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Leon County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)

2026 — 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority

Apr 10, 2026 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2025 — 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority

Oct 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority

Aug 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 19, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection0 violations

Jan 23, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee last inspected?: Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 10, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee?: The most frequently cited violations at Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee are: Food in good condition, Outer openings protected, Handwashing facilities.
How many health inspections has Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee had?: Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee find?: Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on April 10, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee ever been shut down?: No, Southern Bella's Kitchen in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?: Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?: Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.