Queens, NY — Bella Body Spa And Beauty Lounge, located at 133-20 Springfield Boulevard in Queens, received a score of 55 on a New York City health inspection conducted on October 7, 2025, resulting in a Grade C rating. Inspectors documented a critical violation related to food contact surface sanitization at the fusion-cuisine establishment.

The score of 55 places the establishment well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C — the lowest letter grade issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The inspection data was released publicly by the agency on March 9, 2026, approximately five months after the inspection took place.

What Inspectors Found

During the October 2025 inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited one critical violation at the establishment:

  • Code 06D: Food contact surfaces were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

This violation pertains to surfaces that come into direct contact with food during preparation or service. When these surfaces are not adequately cleaned and sanitized between uses, there is an increased risk of cross-contamination, which can potentially lead to foodborne illness.

No non-critical violations were cited during this inspection. The action recorded by DOHMH was that violations were cited in the noted area. The establishment was not ordered closed at the time of the inspection.

It is worth noting that while only one violation was documented, the score of 55 indicates the severity with which DOHMH weighted the finding. Inspection scores are calculated based on the nature, extent, and severity of each violation observed, and a single critical violation can carry significant point values depending on the conditions found at the time of inspection.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the sanitary requirements for all food service establishments operating within the five boroughs. Under these regulations, food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized after each use, between handling different raw food types, and at any point when contamination may have occurred.

The FDA Food Code, which serves as a model for local jurisdictions nationwide, similarly requires that food contact surfaces be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between uses. Proper sanitization protocols typically involve cleaning with an appropriate detergent, rinsing with clean water, and applying a sanitizing solution at the correct concentration and contact time.

Food contact surface violations are among the most commonly cited issues during NYC restaurant inspections. When surfaces are not properly maintained, bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria can transfer between food items, posing a risk to public health.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available for Bella Body Spa And Beauty Lounge in the DOHMH public database. This suggests the October 2025 inspection may have been the establishment's initial inspection cycle, or that previous records are not included in the current dataset.

Establishments receiving a Grade C on an initial inspection are typically scheduled for a re-inspection by DOHMH, at which point the establishment has the opportunity to demonstrate corrective action and potentially improve its score and letter grade.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total number of violation points recorded during an inspection:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Establishments that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection are offered a re-inspection, and they may also contest their grade through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).

Restaurants are required to post their current letter grade in a conspicuous location visible to the public. Consumers can verify any establishment's inspection history through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by visiting NYCRestaurantInspections.com.

The inspection data referenced in this article reflects conditions observed on October 7, 2025, and may not represent the current status of the establishment. Readers are encouraged to check the most recent inspection results for the most up-to-date information.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Bella Body Spa And Beauty Lounge including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.