EAR INN in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 15, 2025
Overview
Ear Inn in SoHo holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13 points. Of the restaurant's 7 inspections since 2022, it has received Grade A once and Grade C twice, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EAR INN in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Apr 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not k...
GRADE C
Feb 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potenti...
Feb 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Establishme...
Jan 7, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Aug 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
Sep 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
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EAR INN in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EAR INN last inspected?
- EAR INN was last inspected on April 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is EAR INN's current health grade?
- EAR INN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EAR INN had?
- EAR INN has 7 health inspections on record from September 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EAR INN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EAR INN was 41 points on January 7, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EAR INN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EAR INN has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.