Buvette

42 Grove Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

French

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Buvette stretching back to 2023. Buvette was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Non-tcs food that has been served to the public being re-served. (does not apply to wrapped foods where the wrapper seal has not been broken or opened).

04I

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Oct 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.

02F

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

06D

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

May 31, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buvette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buvette on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Buvette compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Buvette most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Buvette's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Buvette have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buvette 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 Buvette inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buvette is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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