Canard

503 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Canard appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Canard is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 19, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
May 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Canard last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Canard on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Canard?

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

How does Canard compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Canard most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Canard's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canard have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Canard 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 Canard inspected?

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