BELLA TUSCANY RISTORANTE ITALIANO
13424 SUMMERPORT VILLAGE PKWY, WINDERMERE, FL 34786
License #5811440
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BELLA TUSCANY RISTORANTE ITALIANO in WINDERMERE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 52.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 3 critical, 8 major, 15 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 9, 2026 shows 24 observation rows: 3 critical, 8 major, and 13 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Barramundi fish and Yellowfin Tuna completely thawed in packages at cook line. Both packages state to Remove from packing before thawing
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Squid thawing in standing water
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between coolers at cook line
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer
- [14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelves on shelves in walk in cooler
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. All cutting boards in facility
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in sale make table cooler
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink to entrance to cook line blocked by push cart
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink to entrance to cook line Hand sink at outside bar area
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance to cook line Hand sink at outside bar
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk in freezer
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink to entrance to cook line Hand sink at outside bar area
- [01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler at cook line by ovens
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- [06-09-2] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Barramundi fish and Yellowfin Tuna completely thawed in packages at cook line. Both packages state to Remove from packing before thawing
- [14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to cover cut cucumbers in make table
- [31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Last approved plans on file are from 7/23/09. HQ-10-298 - plans show a hand sink at the end of cook line by the oven. There should be 2 hand sinks at the cook line.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on fan at dish machine
- [51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Last approved plans on file are from 7/23/09. HQ-10-298 - plans show a hand sink at the end of cook line by the oven. There should be 2 hand sinks at the cook line. Equipment is different at cook line Ware wash area has added 2 prep table next to dish machine for prepping food. Hand sink not easily assemble for this area. Outside bar area added. Hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Outside bar not being used at this time.
- [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For clams and mussels
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On splitter at mop sink
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