The Spotted Owl

211 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009
American
Last inspected: Sep 17, 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 Sep 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus one before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Dec 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Spotted Owl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Spotted Owl on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Spotted Owl?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Spotted Owl.

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

The Spotted Owl most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at The Spotted Owl have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Spotted 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.