Bella Chicken and Burger

19 West Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10468

American

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Bella Chicken and Burger has four inspections in the public record. On Feb 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Dec 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

02B

May 23, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Apr 1, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

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

04K

06A

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

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Chicken and Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Chicken and Burger on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bella Chicken and Burger?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bella Chicken and Burger.

How does Bella Chicken and Burger compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Bella Chicken and Burger most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Bella Chicken and Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bella Chicken and Burger have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bella Chicken and Burger means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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