La Bella Pizza

1499 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, La Bella Pizza has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Oct 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78
Apr 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Bella Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Bella Pizza on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Bella Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Bella Pizza.

How does La Bella Pizza compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

La Bella Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Bella Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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