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Restaurant/Catering Operation · Otsego County, NY

Bella Michael's Restaurant

57 River Street

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Critical violations found
Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Inspection

Mar 11, 2026

Critical violations found

3 recorded violations

minorCode 8AOther

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Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

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criticalCode 4AOther

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Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.

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minorCode 15BOther

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Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 24, 2025

Critical violations found

8 recorded violations

criticalCode 1FOther

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Shellfish not from approved sources, improperly tagged/labeled, tags not retained 90 days.

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minorCode 15AOther

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Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

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minorCode 10BOther

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Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

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criticalCode 4AOther

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Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 1HOther

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Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.

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criticalCode 3BOther

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Food workers do not wash hands thoroughly after visiting the toilet, coughing, sneezing, smoking or otherwise contaminating their hands.

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minorCode 9BOther

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Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas

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minorCode 8AOther

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Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source

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