Sofia's of Little Italy

143 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Sofia's of Little Italy. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Sofia's of Little Italy's latest score of 64 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
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
64
Oct 6, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sofia's of Little Italy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sofia's of Little Italy on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sofia's of Little Italy?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sofia's of Little Italy.

How does Sofia's of Little Italy compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sofia's of Little Italy most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sofia's of Little Italy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sofia's of Little Italy have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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