Bellini

483 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show three inspections at Bellini stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Bellini trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
61
Dec 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
39
Aug 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bellini last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bellini on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bellini?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bellini.

How does Bellini compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bellini most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bellini's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bellini have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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