Il Corso Ristorante Italiano

54 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Il Corso Ristorante Italiano, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

Il Corso Ristorante Italiano scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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.

10F

Feb 2, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Jun 17, 2024

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

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Corso Ristorante Italiano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Corso Ristorante Italiano on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Corso Ristorante Italiano?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Il Corso Ristorante Italiano.

How does Il Corso Ristorante Italiano compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Il Corso Ristorante Italiano most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Il Corso Ristorante Italiano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Il Corso Ristorante Italiano have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Il Corso Ristorante Italiano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Il Corso Ristorante Italiano is inspected around two times per year on average.

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