Sweet Linda

29 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
New American
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Sweet Linda is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Sweet Linda scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
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
78
Jul 2, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Linda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Linda on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Linda?

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

How does Sweet Linda compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Sweet Linda's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Linda have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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