CAFE BELLA VITA

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Overview

CAFE BELLA VITA in Grasmere Arrochar South Beach Dongan Hills underwent a NYC health inspection on January 4, 2022. The inspection found 2 violations, including 1 critical.

Address
1919 HYLAN BOULEVARD
Staten Island, NY 10305
Cuisine
Italian
Inspection Type
Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections

Violations Cited

• MAJOR 16B

NYC Health Code Violation 16B

The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16B violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 06D

Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

⚠️ Why This Matters

BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.

📋 Code Requirements

Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment - CDC Risk Factor #5
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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CAFE BELLA VITA — Inspection Questions

Did CAFE BELLA VITA pass their NYC health inspection on January 4, 2022?
CAFE BELLA VITA underwent inspection on January 4, 2022. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did CAFE BELLA VITA have?
CAFE BELLA VITA had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 16B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 16B (NYC Health Code Violation 16B) is a major violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16B violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
What does violation code 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.