Little River

440 East 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Little River has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Little River is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Jun 21, 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
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
82
Feb 28, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little River last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little River on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little River?

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

How does Little River compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Little River most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Little River's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Little River have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little River 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 Little River inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little River is inspected roughly once per year on average.