Soft Swerve
85B ALLEN STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 12, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| May 21, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
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City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
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