Brasserie Cognac

922 7 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019
American
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Brasserie Cognac, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
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
74
Jul 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
50
Dec 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brasserie Cognac on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brasserie Cognac?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brasserie Cognac.

How does Brasserie Cognac compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Brasserie Cognac most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Brasserie Cognac's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Brasserie Cognac inspected?

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