Sociale

320 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Italian

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sociale appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from May 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Sociale is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Aug 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Aug 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

06D

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

04L

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

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

Feb 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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06C

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

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

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sociale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sociale on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sociale?

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

How does Sociale compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sociale most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sociale's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sociale have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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