Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
March 9, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
The Black Sheep currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 9, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 9, 2026
- Date
- March 9, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 9, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Black Sheep received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in March 2026 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.
The Black Sheep's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Sheep's current NYC health grade?
The Black Sheep currently has a A grade.
When was The Black Sheep last inspected?
The Black Sheep was last inspected on March 9, 2026.
What was The Black Sheep's latest inspection score?
The Black Sheep's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did The Black Sheep have in its latest inspection?
The Black Sheep had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is The Black Sheep located?
The Black Sheep is located at 593 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
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: 50164998
Last updated: July 3, 2026