So Good

197 Bleecker Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

So Good has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Jul 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 11 violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

So Good's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

“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

Jul 7, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

06C

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was So Good last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at So Good on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at So Good?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at So Good.

How does So Good compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

So Good most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has So Good's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at So Good have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at So Good 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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