The Little Owl

90 Bedford Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
American
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The Little Owl appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so The Little Owl is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 18, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Aug 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Little Owl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Little Owl on file is from Oct 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Little Owl?

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 The Little Owl.

How does The Little Owl compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Little Owl most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Little Owl's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Little Owl have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Little Owl 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 The Little Owl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Little Owl is inspected roughly once per year on average.