Brasserie Cognac East

963 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021
French
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “design, construction, materials used or maintenance”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Brasserie Cognac East on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
70
Oct 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
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.
10B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brasserie Cognac East last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brasserie Cognac East on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brasserie Cognac East?

Across the inspection record, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brasserie Cognac East.

How does Brasserie Cognac East compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Brasserie Cognac East most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Brasserie Cognac East's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brasserie Cognac East have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brasserie Cognac East means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.