Carbone, the celebrity-magnet Italian spot on Thompson Street, is back under the microscope after city health inspectors logged fresh pest and sanitation violations at the West Village hot spot. The latest visit turned up evidence of flies and food that was not properly shielded from contamination, and the re-inspection ended with a tally of 22 violation points. Reporters who stopped by the restaurant also noted that the required 8-by-10 letter grade was nowhere to be seen in the dining room.
According to the New York Post, the re-inspection that produced the 22-point score included critical violations tied to filth flies and food left unprotected. The same coverage points back to a July 16, 2025 inspection that racked up 17 violation points for issues that included food held above safe temperatures and dishwashing equipment that did not meet required standards.
Inspection records show a string of past problems
Public inspection records compiled in local databases show that this is not the first time inspectors have had concerns at the Thompson Street address. Those records describe octopus stored in non-food-grade zip-lock bags, black mildew appearing on an ice machine, and recurring fruit-fly problems. One entry even cites as many as 65 fresh mouse droppings on the floor and on an equipment shelf beneath an exposed sewer line, according to LoHud.
Grade posting and public reaction
The New York Post reports that Carbone has held a "B" letter grade since 2023, yet during a recent visit a reporter did not see the mandatory 8-by-10 grade card posted at the entrance. Diners told the outlet they expect tighter cleanliness standards from a restaurant with Carbone’s profile, and a representative for the restaurant declined to comment on the newest round of violations.
How grades and re-inspections work
The public inspection dataset details how point totals translate into letter grades at re-inspection. A re-inspection score of 14 to 27 points falls in the "B" range and normally comes with a Grade Pending card, while higher point totals can result in a "C" or lead to additional enforcement steps, according to LoHud. The same records list the dates and outcomes of Carbone’s recent inspections.
For now, the inspection history has put fresh attention on one of the West Village’s most recognizable dining rooms, and neighbors and regulars alike are watching to see whether the restaurant posts its grade and moves to clean up the problems cited by the city.
