161 Lafayette

161 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

American

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited 161 Lafayette three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Apr 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Jun 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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.

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 161 Lafayette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 161 Lafayette on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does 161 Lafayette compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

161 Lafayette most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has 161 Lafayette's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at 161 Lafayette have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 161 Lafayette means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 161 Lafayette inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 161 Lafayette is inspected around two times per year on average.

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