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Little Rascal: health inspection history

163 Elizabeth Street, New York City, NY 10012

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Address
163 Elizabeth Street, New York City, NY 10012
Borough
Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed)
Turkish
Most recent grade
Grade C issued Jul 16, 2025 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection
Mar 10, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
7 inspections, Mar 23, 2023 to Mar 10, 2026

Across these 7 inspection records, the health department cited 27 violations, of which 16 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 33 points. Among 401 graded restaurants in ZIP 10012, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Mar 10, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 44Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 02GCritical 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.
  • 05DCritical 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.
  • 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
  • 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
  • 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  • 03BCritical Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

Mar 10, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Jul 16, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 28-04Not critical Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department

Jul 16, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 33Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06GCritical HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.
  • 06CCritical 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.
  • 10BNot critical 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.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  • 04NCritical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

May 27, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 20Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Nov 15, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
  • 10FNot 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.

Mar 23, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 27Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 02GCritical 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.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  • 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  • 04JCritical Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.