Som Bo
143 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10011
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
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
| May 20, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| May 23, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| May 8, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 6×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 5×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 5×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 13 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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