What is Il Piccolo Bufalo's health inspection score?

Il Piccolo Bufalo has a SafeDine safety score of 43 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Il Piccolo Bufalo last inspected?

Il Piccolo Bufalo was last inspected on May 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Il Piccolo Bufalo have?

Il Piccolo Bufalo has 27 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Il Piccolo Bufalo safe to eat at?

Il Piccolo Bufalo has a safety score of 43/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Il Piccolo Bufalo serve?

Il Piccolo Bufalo serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Il Piccolo Bufalo

Name: Il Piccolo Bufalo
Address: 141 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan, 10013
Rating: 43

141 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 5/18/2026

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Italian•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 59% of italian restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 18, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+49 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 59/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (43/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

7 intermediate

Apr

Sep 2025

2 inspections

8 high priority

4 intermediate

Apr 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

Apr

May 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection2 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

May 26

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionLatest

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Apr 26

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Inspection

3 High1 Med

4 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

09ASwollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

8 High3 Med

11 total7 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−95 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
05DNo 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.−10
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
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
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

Base deductions−95 pts

Risk factor bonus (7× +5)−35 pts

Sep 25

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Apr 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High7 Med

10 total

35/100inspection score

10 violations recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

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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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