LA VITA E BELLA

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on crawling on the floor in restroom near back storage area, observed 2 live roaches crawling under coffee machine at front counter inside the kitchen area, observed 1 live roach crawling on hand wash sink at front counter inside the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall above hand wash sink in kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on coffee station counter inside kitchen, 2 live roaches crawling near register at front counter of kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on wall near fire extinguisher at entrance of kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on ceiling vent in storage room near restroom, 1 live roach crawling on the floor in front of restroom near storage room, 1 live roach crawling on floor near 3 compartment sink on cook line, 1 live roach crawling on prep table at cook line. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed person in charge lacking manager certificate. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for all staff. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed no proof of any training for all staff. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on on the floor in front of restroom near dry storage area, 2 dead roaches on the floor in restroom behind garbage can. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed 4 dead roaches in hand wash sink in kitchen, 3 dead roaches on coffee station in kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on crawling on the floor in restroom near back storage area, observed 2 live roaches crawling under coffee machine at front counter inside the kitchen area, observed 1 live roach crawling on hand wash sink at front counter inside the kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for all staff. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on on the floor in front of restroom near dry storage area, 2 dead roaches on the floor in restroom behind garbage can. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 packs of salmon thawing submerged in water. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper no longer frozen and not removed from original packaging.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

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.

Basic - 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. Observed 5 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper no longer frozen and not removed from original packaging.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board on top of microwave with deep cuts.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 11 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor near hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee placed oil off of ground. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site