The Black Sheep

593 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Irish
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Black Sheep. The Black Sheep was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting The Black Sheep on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Oct 23, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Black Sheep last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Black Sheep on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Black Sheep?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Black Sheep.

How does The Black Sheep compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Black Sheep most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Black Sheep's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Black Sheep have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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