Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
43
Last inspection
April 6, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
34 / 9
Little Alley currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 6, 2026 found 9 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 43 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Non-Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
April 6, 2026
- Date
- April 6, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 43
- Critical points
- 34
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 9 (5 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 26, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Little Alley received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in April 2023 with a score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Little Alley's latest score: 43
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Alley's current NYC health grade?
Little Alley currently has a Z grade.
When was Little Alley last inspected?
Little Alley was last inspected on April 6, 2026.
What was Little Alley's latest inspection score?
Little Alley's latest inspection score was 43 points.
How many violations did Little Alley have in its latest inspection?
Little Alley had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Little Alley located?
Little Alley is located at 550 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50062377
Last updated: June 26, 2026