La Bella Pizza
1499 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island, 10302
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 11, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 21 rodent inspections on record, 14 finding rat activity.
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