Little Maven

30 West 18 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
American
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Little Maven has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Little Maven was last inspected on Dec 31, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
78
Aug 7, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Maven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Maven on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Maven?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Maven.

How does Little Maven compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Little Maven most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Little Maven's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Maven have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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