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French · Midtown-Times Square
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN health grade & inspection history
250 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 31% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 1 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Mar 19, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 19, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Score trend
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN inspection history
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Feb 4, 2026 | — | 23 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 12, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 5, 2024 | — | 17 | 3 | 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.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
Cold 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.
- 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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
Non-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.
Official location
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN on the map
Common questions
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Mar 19, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 19, 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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