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French · Midtown-Times Square
BXL CAFE health grade & inspection history
125 WEST 43 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
9
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 65% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 2 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jan 30, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jan 30, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04JCritical violation
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.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 10B
Anti-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.
Score trend
BXL CAFE inspection history
2 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | A | 9 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 16, 2025 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 11, 2025 | — | 35 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 1, 2024 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
Anti-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.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
BXL CAFE on the map
Common questions
BXL CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BXL CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jan 30, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 9 violation points.
When was BXL CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 30, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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