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Little Rascal

163 ELIZABETH STREET, Manhattan, 10012

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 5 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 10, 2026

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    Critical

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    Critical

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

    Critical

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

    Critical

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 10, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (5 critical)
Jul 16, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection8 (5 critical)
May 27, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Nov 15, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Mar 23, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 20 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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