Ciao Bella Coffee

284 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Ciao Bella Coffee stretching back to 2022. On May 22, 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.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around two violations found each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Ciao Bella Coffee on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Jun 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

06D

10F

Feb 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

10F

Oct 24, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

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

04A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

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

08A

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 Ciao Bella Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ciao Bella Coffee on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ciao Bella Coffee?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ciao Bella Coffee.

How does Ciao Bella Coffee compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ciao Bella Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ciao Bella Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Ciao Bella Coffee have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ciao Bella Coffee 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 Ciao Bella Coffee inspected?

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

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