Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares
Last inspected:
280 Silverado St, Tavares, FL 32778Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares has accumulated 255 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently across the record, including recurring findings in employee health policy (cited in at least 5 inspections), handwashing procedures (6+ inspections), chemical storage (present in every recent inspection shown), and proper cooking temperatures (multiple inspections). A fire safety violation was documented on March 30, 2022, for electrical wiring in disrepair in the freezer. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 identified 12 violations and was completed with no further action, though the pattern of high violation counts and repeated high-priority findings across inspections indicates systemic compliance challenges.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 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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— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares last inspected?
- Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares are: Consumer advisory, Single-use items, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares had?
- Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares find?
- Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bella Nonna Pizzeria in Tavares has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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