What is Sweet Linda's health inspection score?

Sweet Linda has a SafeDine safety score of 49 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sweet Linda last inspected?

Sweet Linda was last inspected on January 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sweet Linda have?

Sweet Linda has 11 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sweet Linda safe to eat at?

Sweet Linda has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sweet Linda serve?

Sweet Linda serves New American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sweet Linda

Name: Sweet Linda
Address: 29 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10003
Rating: 49

29 2 AVENUE, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 1/6/2026

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New American•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 46% of new american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jan 6, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

5 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

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

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+60 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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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29 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10003

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Inspection History

2 records on file

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

Jan 26

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

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

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

5 High3 Med

8 total4 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

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
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
03BShellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.−10
04CFood worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
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

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 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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