DESPANA in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026
Overview
DESPANA, a tapas restaurant in SoHo, currently holds a Grade C from NYC DOHMH following an inspection that scored 42 points. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record since 2022, including one prior Grade A result and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
DESPANA in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Apr 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
02G
Oct 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Oct 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE C
Jul 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 42
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Jun 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
Jun 7, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Nov 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
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DESPANA in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DESPANA last inspected?
- DESPANA was last inspected on April 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is DESPANA's current health grade?
- DESPANA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DESPANA had?
- DESPANA has 7 health inspections on record from November 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at DESPANA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DESPANA was 42 points on July 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DESPANA ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. DESPANA has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.