Societe General

245 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10167
American
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Societe General three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Societe General on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Sep 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Apr 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Societe General last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Societe General on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Societe General?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Societe General.

How does Societe General compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Societe General most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Societe General's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Societe General 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 Societe General 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 Societe General inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Societe General is inspected roughly once per year on average.