Bella Blu
967 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10021
Should you eat here?
The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Dec 19, 2024 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 19, 2024
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 3 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 11 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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