Cafe Bella Vita

1919 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305

Italian

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Cafe Bella Vita, the earliest from 2022. On Sep 25, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Staten Island restaurants, the typical score is 75; Cafe Bella Vita is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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

08C

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

Apr 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Mar 4, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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

02G

Jan 4, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

06D

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Bella Vita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Bella Vita on file is from Sep 25, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Bella Vita?

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

How does Cafe Bella Vita compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Cafe Bella Vita most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Cafe Bella Vita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Bella Vita have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Bella Vita 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 Cafe Bella Vita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Bella Vita is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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