Soft Swerve

379 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Soft Swerve stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Apr 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

10F

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

08A

Nov 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soft Swerve last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Soft Swerve on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Soft Swerve?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Soft Swerve.

How does Soft Swerve compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Soft Swerve's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Soft Swerve have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Soft Swerve 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 Soft Swerve inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Soft Swerve is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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