Mila's Bistro

81 Ludlow Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
French
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Mila's Bistro three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present”, which has been cited three times.

Mila's Bistro's latest score of 58 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 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
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
58
Dec 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
74
May 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mila's Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mila's Bistro on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mila's Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mila's Bistro.

How does Mila's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mila's Bistro most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mila's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mila's Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Mila's Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mila's Bistro is inspected roughly once per year on average.