Bonsignour

35 Jane Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

American

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Bonsignour five times, with records going back to 2023. Bonsignour was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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.

10F

Oct 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

05D

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

08A

Jul 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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.

02G

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

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

10F

Jun 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

02G

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

08A

10F

Dec 5, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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.

06C

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bonsignour last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bonsignour on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bonsignour?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bonsignour.

How does Bonsignour compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bonsignour most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bonsignour's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bonsignour have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bonsignour 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 Bonsignour inspected?

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

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