XO TASTE in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 27, 2025
📍 41 ELIZABETH STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013 ·
🍽️ Chinese
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🚇 Canal Street
Overview
XO Taste in SoHo has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection in 2025, scoring 13 points. Across 9 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A, 2 Grade C results, and no Grade B violations.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
XO TASTE in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Emergency Closures (2)
XO TASTE in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
May 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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...
May 27, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
GRADE C
Jan 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 54
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
Jun 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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.
Live roaches in facili...
GRADE C
Sep 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Sep 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 46
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Pesticide not properly labele...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04K
Jul 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Cold TCS ...
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XO TASTE in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was XO TASTE last inspected?
- XO TASTE was last inspected on May 27, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is XO TASTE's current health grade?
- XO TASTE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has XO TASTE been closed by NYC Health?
- XO TASTE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has XO TASTE had?
- XO TASTE has 9 health inspections on record from July 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at XO TASTE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at XO TASTE was 61 points on July 18, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.