Epistrophy

200 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Epistrophy's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
82
Jul 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Epistrophy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Epistrophy on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Epistrophy?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Epistrophy.

How does Epistrophy compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Epistrophy most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Epistrophy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Epistrophy have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Epistrophy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.