Caffe Bella
7716 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11214
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 21, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 1 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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