The Little Owl / Chef's Room Health Inspection Grade
American · 90 Bedford Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
May 6, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
The Little Owl / Chef's Room currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 6, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 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.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
May 6, 2025
- Date
- May 6, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Little Owl / Chef's Room received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2025 with a score of 11.
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 Little Owl / Chef's Room's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Little Owl / Chef's Room's current NYC health grade?
The Little Owl / Chef's Room currently has a A grade.
When was The Little Owl / Chef's Room last inspected?
The Little Owl / Chef's Room was last inspected on May 6, 2025.
What was The Little Owl / Chef's Room's latest inspection score?
The Little Owl / Chef's Room's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did The Little Owl / Chef's Room have in its latest inspection?
The Little Owl / Chef's Room had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is The Little Owl / Chef's Room located?
The Little Owl / Chef's Room is located at 90 Bedford Street in Manhattan, NY 10014.
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: 50152296
Last updated: July 3, 2026