Bella Italy Pizza

1941 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460

Pizza

Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Bella Italy Pizza stretching back to 2023. On Jun 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited three times.

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

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 9, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

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

04M

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

02B

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

04K

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

08A

Nov 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

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

Jul 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

02G

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

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

08A

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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Italy Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Italy Pizza on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bella Italy Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bella Italy Pizza.

How does Bella Italy Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Bella Italy Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Bella Italy Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bella Italy Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bella Italy Pizza 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 Bella Italy Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Italy Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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