American · New York City, NY

The Spotted Owl

211 Avenue A

Last inspected Sep 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was The Spotted Owl last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 17, 2025. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 13).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Dec 27, 2023 to Sep 17, 2025.
Has The Spotted Owl ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 27, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 17, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 04OOther

Official Wording

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 10GCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 27, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 4 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 27, 2023 · Original Source

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