Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
1413 S Howard St, Tampa, FL 336063176Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa has been inspected 21 times between September 2022 and February 2026, accumulating 162 violations—an average of 7.7 violations per inspection, nearly 50 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the record, with handwashing violations cited in at least 8 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 7 inspections, and approved food source violations in at least 9 inspections. Management awareness violations, which indicate systemic compliance gaps, appeared in 3 of the most recent 6 inspections. The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 found 27 violations including 4 high-priority findings related to management awareness, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory requirements. That inspection was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 23, 2026. The result was: Emergency order recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa had?
- Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa find?
- Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on September 23, 2026 with 17 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Emergency order recommended.
- Has Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Bella's Italian Cafe in Tampa 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.
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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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