LITTLE RASCAL in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026
📍 163 ELIZABETH STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Turkish
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🚇 Canal Street, Prince Street, Spring Street
Overview
Little Rascal, a Turkish restaurant in SoHo, currently holds a Grade C from NYC DOHMH following an inspection that scored 33 points. The restaurant has 7 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result and 1 Grade C result, with no emergency closures documented.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LITTLE RASCAL in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Mar 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Mar 10, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jul 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 pr...
GRADE C
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
May 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice or live mice in est...
GRADE A
Nov 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessi...
Mar 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 require...
LITTLE RASCAL in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL Little Rascal Cited for Critical Violations - Manhattan Published Mar 19, 2026Browse Related
LITTLE RASCAL in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LITTLE RASCAL last inspected?
- LITTLE RASCAL was last inspected on March 10, 2026 (Grade C). The inspection score was 47 points.
- What is LITTLE RASCAL's current health grade?
- LITTLE RASCAL 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 LITTLE RASCAL had?
- LITTLE RASCAL has 7 health inspections on record from March 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LITTLE RASCAL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LITTLE RASCAL was 47 points on March 10, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LITTLE RASCAL ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. LITTLE RASCAL has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.