Soho Room

201 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
American
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2022, Soho Room has three inspections in the public record. On Oct 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Soho Room's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
52
May 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
78
Dec 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soho Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Soho Room on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Soho Room?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Soho Room.

How does Soho Room compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Soho Room most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Soho Room's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Soho Room have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Soho Room means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Soho Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Soho Room is inspected roughly once per year on average.