Chez Josephine

414 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

French

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Chez Josephine four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Dec 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

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

06D

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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

04H

May 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

02B

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

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

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

10G

Nov 1, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

02G

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

04K

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chez Josephine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chez Josephine on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chez Josephine?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chez Josephine.

How does Chez Josephine compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Chez Josephine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Chez Josephine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chez Josephine have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chez Josephine 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 Chez Josephine inspected?

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

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