Bella Luna

1839 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Bella Luna, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bella Luna's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment is not to use dishwasher until it is able to reach the proper chlorine sanitizing solution. Establishment will use 3-bay sink until dishwasher is serviced.

4-501.114

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Establishment is to label all spray bottles.

7-102.11

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar. Establishment is to obtain thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device.

4-302.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the upstairs storage area has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Per PIC, ice machine will be emptied and cleaned at the end of night.

4-602.13

Sep 17, 2024

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Faucet at handwash sink in the kitchen was observed in poor repair. Hot water handle does not turn off, must be turned off by supply valve.

5-205.15

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service was on-site at the end of the inspection.

4-501.114

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice used for beverages was observed in direct contact with ice used to cool beverage lines. Ice used for food must be protected from contamination. Staff placed a separation barrier during inspection.

3-303.11

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-402.12

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the dish machines and 3-bay sinks. Inspector provided a small supply at the time of inspection.

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in fan guards and the ice machine air filter have an accumulation of dust and dirt. The inside of the microwave has an accumulation of food debris.

4-601.11(B)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: A bag of onions and a container of pickles were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the upstairs storage area. Inspector observed cases of single service items on the floor. Items relocated during inspection.

4-903.11(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Luna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Luna on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bella Luna?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bella Luna.

How does Bella Luna compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Bella Luna most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Bella Luna's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Bella Luna inspected?

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

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