Bell Book & Candle

141 West 10 Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

American

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bell Book & Candle has been inspected three times since 2022. Bell Book & Candle was last inspected on Nov 19, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Dec 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

May 11, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bell Book & Candle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bell Book & Candle on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bell Book & Candle?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bell Book & Candle.

How does Bell Book & Candle compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bell Book & Candle most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bell Book & Candle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bell Book & Candle have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bell Book & Candle 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 Bell Book & Candle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bell Book & Candle is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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