Bella Italia

2447 N Wickham Rd Ste 136, Melbourne, FL 32935

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Bella Italia has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.

“Commercially processed ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting Bella Italia on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Mortadella in cold case no date mark, operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Quat for triple sink, no test strips.

16-36-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No self closure on bathroom door. **Repeat Violation**

32-17-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Gelato machine in poor repair, needs part, stored in hallway next to bathroom. 2 reach in coolers in prep room not working, not being used for tcs products.

33-31-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar, all small plastic containers. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Door on reach in cooler broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**

32-17-4

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese cake 45F cold holding in the display case. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cheese Reduced Oxygen Package with no approved Haccp plan held more than 48 hours exceeds more than 7 days. **Warning**

01B-13-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags **Warning**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open pack of ham and provolone cheese in 3 door cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Cheese packaged in the establishment using a reduced packaging method and held for more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label lacking the 'use by' date, or labeled with a 'use by' date that exceeds 30 days from its packaging or the original manufacturer's 'sell by' or 'use by' date, whichever occurs first **Warning**

03G-35-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. decorative sausage machine overhang on hws front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator **Warning**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In bathroom **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Turn off valve to toilet leaking into bucket, overflowing onto floor **Warning**

29-08-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning**

32-17-4

Basic - Door on reach in cooler broken. **Warning**

14-11-5

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deep freezer on front counter lid.

14-11-5

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Italia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Italia on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bella Italia?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bella Italia.

How does Bella Italia compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Bella Italia most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Bella Italia's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bella Italia have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bella Italia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bella Italia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Italia is inspected around two times per year on average.

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