Sotto 13

140 West 13 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Italian
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Jun 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Sotto 13 squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Dec 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sotto 13 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sotto 13 on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sotto 13?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Sotto 13.

How does Sotto 13 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sotto 13 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sotto 13's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sotto 13 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sotto 13 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.