BELLA RIMINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Name: BELLA RIMINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Address: 625 N TAMIAMI TRL STE D, NOKOMIS, FL, 34275, US
Rating: 85.9

625 N TAMIAMI TRL STE D, NOKOMIS, FL 34275

License #6803727

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85.9 Grade B / 100

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BELLA RIMINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT in NOKOMIS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.9 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 14, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 8 critical, 6 major, 10 minor.

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Latest clean pass

July 23, 2025

The latest inspection on November 14, 2025 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Inspection coverage

67%

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[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for salt in dry storage. The operator removed the bowl from the salt.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of panko bread crumbs stored on the floor in dry storage. Observed a container of minestrone soup stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above foods.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self-closing device at the rear exit in disrepair.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed minestrone soup and meat sauce prepared and stored for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
[53A-05-6] 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/. The certified food manager arrived during the inspection.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the dishwasher not change gloves after handling soiled dishware then handle clean dishware. Educated the employee on proper glove procedures.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above the expo line. The employee properly stored the cell phone.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line near the fryers. The operator stated the potentially hazardous food has been held for approximately 1 hour. Observed blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding)stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator stated the potentially hazardous food has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents of the above foods and stored in the lower portion of the cold holding units.

Warning Issued
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. The operator moved the calamari to the walk in cooler.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle cooked pasta without changing gloves. The pasta was discarded The employee was educated in proper glove protocols.
[13-03-4] Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack stored near packaged foods on the dry storage rack. The operator properly stored the backpack.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing and sanitizing.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pasta prepared on site date marked 7/1. The pasta was discarded.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle cooked pasta without changing gloves. The pasta was discarded The employee was educated in proper glove protocols.
[25-06-4] Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the filters.
[16-53-4] Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the max temperature of the dishmachine hot water at 105F. The operator stopped use of the dishmachine and set up the three compartment sink.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed pasta prepared on site date marked 7/1. The pasta was discarded.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The raw eggs were properly stored.

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