Bellabean Coffee & Confections

3549 53rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34210 · Permanent Food Service · License 5106192

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 16 routine inspection
    3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 basic
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitOct 16, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    5 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed above their make table: Butter (80°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed it in a reach in cooler.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed raw shell eggs stored over bagels and baked goods in the back reach in cooler. Operator moved the eggs.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      Observed their sanitizer bucket at 300ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic2

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

      Observed their back exit door not self closing.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed employee items improperly stored on the cook line and storage areas. Reviewed proper storage with the operator.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Food out of temperature1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Employee personal belongings1
Chemicals and toxic substances1