Little Basil

153 East 26 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

Thai

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Little Basil. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with five violations after seven on the prior visit.

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

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Little Basil on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04K

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

04L

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

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Sep 22, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04L

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

06D

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

04K

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

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Basil last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Basil on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Basil?

Across the inspection record, evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Basil.

How does Little Basil compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Little Basil most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Little Basil's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Basil have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Little Basil means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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