BELLA BLU in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 19, 2024
📍 967 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10021 ·
🍽️ Italian
Overview
Bella Blu on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 4 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the Italian restaurant has earned Grade A once and Grade C once, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BELLA BLU in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Dec 19, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
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 en...
GRADE A
Dec 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 4
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.
Violations:
10F
Jun 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 s...
Jun 4, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Dec 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) f...
Nov 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 57
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen ...
GRADE C
Oct 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
Oct 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Violations:
04C
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BELLA BLU in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BELLA BLU last inspected?
- BELLA BLU was last inspected on December 19, 2024 (Grade A).
- What is BELLA BLU's current health grade?
- BELLA BLU currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BELLA BLU had?
- BELLA BLU has 8 health inspections on record from October 2022 through December 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BELLA BLU?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BELLA BLU was 57 points on November 1, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BELLA BLU ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. BELLA BLU has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.