What is Piccola Cucina Osteria's health inspection score?

Piccola Cucina Osteria has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Piccola Cucina Osteria last inspected?

Piccola Cucina Osteria was last inspected on December 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Piccola Cucina Osteria have?

Piccola Cucina Osteria has 7 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Piccola Cucina Osteria safe to eat at?

Piccola Cucina Osteria has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Piccola Cucina Osteria serve?

Piccola Cucina Osteria serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Piccola Cucina Osteria

Name: Piccola Cucina Osteria
Address: 196 SPRING STREET, Manhattan, 10012
Rating: 74

196 SPRING STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 12/4/2025

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0Good

Italian•Manhattan

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 71% of italian restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Dec 4, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 68/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (74/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

196 SPRING STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10BAnti-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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