China Bell

1068 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited China Bell three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Sep 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

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

02B

May 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Bell on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does China Bell compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

China Bell most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has China Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Bell have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Bell 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 China Bell inspected?

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

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