Sonnier & Castle

554 West 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Sonnier & Castle stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Sonnier & Castle's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Apr 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Oct 26, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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04N

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonnier & Castle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonnier & Castle on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonnier & Castle?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonnier & Castle.

How does Sonnier & Castle compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sonnier & Castle most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sonnier & Castle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonnier & Castle have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonnier & Castle 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 Sonnier & Castle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonnier & Castle is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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