IL PICCOLO BUFALO in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025
📍 141 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Canal Street, Prince Street, Spring Street
Overview
IL PICCOLO BUFALO in SoHo received a Grade C on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection, scoring 39 points. The Italian restaurant has 6 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result and 1 Grade C result, with no emergency closures.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
IL PICCOLO BUFALO in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
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.
Food contact surface n...
Sep 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Apr 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 39
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 pro...
Sep 13, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Jun 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Cold TCS fo...
GRADE A
Mar 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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IL PICCOLO BUFALO in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was IL PICCOLO BUFALO last inspected?
- IL PICCOLO BUFALO was last inspected on September 30, 2025 (Grade C). The inspection score was 57 points.
- What is IL PICCOLO BUFALO's current health grade?
- IL PICCOLO BUFALO currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many health inspections has IL PICCOLO BUFALO had?
- IL PICCOLO BUFALO has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at IL PICCOLO BUFALO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at IL PICCOLO BUFALO was 57 points on September 30, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has IL PICCOLO BUFALO ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. IL PICCOLO BUFALO has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.