Bambina Blue

23 Cleveland Place, Manhattan, NY 10012

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Bambina Blue three times, with records going back to 2022. Bambina Blue was last inspected on Sep 5, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “mechanical or natural ventilation not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Feb 23, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

10E

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.

10D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bambina Blue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bambina Blue on file is from Sep 5, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bambina Blue?

Across the inspection record, “mechanical or natural ventilation not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bambina Blue.

How does Bambina Blue compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bambina Blue most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bambina Blue's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bambina Blue have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bambina Blue means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bambina Blue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bambina Blue is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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