Restaurant · Nassau County, NY

La Bella Cucina

2601 Merrick Road

Last inspected Mar 13, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was La Bella Cucina last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 13, 2025. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from May 2, 2024 to Mar 13, 2025.
Has La Bella Cucina ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 2, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Inspection

Mar 13, 2025

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

minorCode 13APests

Official Wording

Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 12AWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 2, 2024

Non-critical violations only

4 recorded violations

minorCode 12CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 10ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 2, 2024 · Original Source

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