Soft Swerve

85B Bayard Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Soft Swerve is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 25, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to four violations previously.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Soft Swerve on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Aug 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soft Swerve last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Soft Swerve on file is from Sep 25, 2024. The public record contains two 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 two times, more than any other issue at Soft Swerve.

How does Soft Swerve compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Soft Swerve most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Soft Swerve's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Soft Swerve have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

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.