Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
November 18, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Little Basil currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 18, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
November 18, 2025
- Date
- November 18, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Nov 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Little Basil received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2025 with a score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Little Basil's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Basil's current NYC health grade?
Little Basil currently has a A grade.
When was Little Basil last inspected?
Little Basil was last inspected on November 18, 2025.
What was Little Basil's latest inspection score?
Little Basil's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Little Basil have in its latest inspection?
Little Basil had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Little Basil located?
Little Basil is located at 153 East 26th Street in Manhattan, NY 10010.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50164047
Last updated: July 3, 2026