Bell Diner

215-25 73 Avenue, Queens, NY 11364

American

Last inspected: May 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bell Diner has been inspected three times since 2023. On May 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Bell Diner on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

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

Oct 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

10F

Apr 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bell Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bell Diner on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bell Diner?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bell Diner.

How does Bell Diner compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Bell Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Bell Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bell Diner have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bell Diner 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 Diner inspected?

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

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