Bella Napoli
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Bella Napoli has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Ocoee average 76, so Bella Napoli trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese,meat balls,chicken wings and cut tomato all 65f in reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler. Left over night in cooler per operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese,meat balls,chicken wings and cut tomato all 65f in reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler. Left over night in cooler per operator.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employee marked pasta and lasagna in walk in cooler held held for 24 hours per operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed bowl in bulk container of panko in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door of the kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. All bottom shelves in walk in cooler with food on them not 6 inches off the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Employee turned single service containers fax down at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled bulk container of panko in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler, less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt container. Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling in back kitchen area
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and phone on expo station. Operator immediately **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in center door of pizza prep cooler. Gasket torn in drawer of small prep cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of drinks on floor in storage area. Operator immediately **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On tiramisu container in freezer
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep coolers. Operator immediately placed in both **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in both prep coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar in both big containers and small containers
02D-01-5
43
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixing bowl
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in pan of oil. Manager removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table not working
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
70
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cheese. Staff removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over hot water heater - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets of walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Staff removed from cart. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
67
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form and staff signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cheese. Staff removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over hot water heater
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets of walk-in cooler
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Staff removed from cart. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler
23-03-4
55
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs above above deli ham and cheese I walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in the facility.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in bulk sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom of small table next to walk-in cooler.
14-45-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small make table in front of walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in ware wash area.
31B-04-4
52
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer guard old food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup used in cheese.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ware wash area.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bella Napoli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bella Napoli on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bella Napoli?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bella Napoli.
How does Bella Napoli compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
Bella Napoli most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has Bella Napoli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bella Napoli have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bella Napoli means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bella Napoli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Napoli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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