Staten Island, NY — La Bottiglia Bar & Restaurant, an Italian restaurant at 293 Port Richmond Avenue, received a Grade B following a New York City health inspection conducted April 4, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 22, placing the restaurant near the upper boundary of the B range and within five points of a Grade C designation. Inspection data was released by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on April 7, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one critical violation during the April inspection: no manager or supervisor on the food operations floor held a valid Food Protection Certificate (FPC), a violation documented under Code 04A.

The FPC is a credential issued by the DOHMH that certifies a food service manager has completed an approved food safety course and passed a qualifying exam. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, at least one certified food protection manager is required to be on-site and in charge during food service operations. The absence of this certification is classified as a critical violation because an uncertified supervisor may be less equipped to identify and prevent conditions that contribute to foodborne illness.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

New York City's restaurant inspection program, governed by NYC Health Code Article 81 and aligned with the FDA Food Code, requires that food establishments maintain certified supervisory oversight of food handling and preparation. The Food Protection Certificate requirement exists to ensure that someone in a position of authority understands proper food storage temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, personal hygiene standards, and other core safety protocols.

A score of 22 reflects meaningful distance from the Grade A threshold. While the restaurant was not closed and no imminent health hazard was identified, a score at this level indicates that the violation carries significant point weight in DOHMH's scoring methodology.

Inspection History

La Bottiglia's prior inspection record shows stronger performance in recent years:

  • March 21, 2024: Score 8 (Grade A)
  • May 3, 2023: Score 21
  • March 2, 2022: Score 5 (Grade A)

The restaurant held a Grade A as recently as early 2024, with a score of 8 — well within the top tier. The jump to 22 in this cycle represents a notable shift, driven entirely by the single critical violation identified.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • A: 0–13 points (lowest violation severity)
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

Grades must be posted in a visible location at the restaurant entrance. A Grade B does not result in closure but does indicate that violations were found that require correction. Restaurants graded B or C are typically subject to a follow-up inspection.

Diners can look up the full inspection history for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's public restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

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