Dirty French

180 Ludlow Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
French
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Dirty French has been inspected three times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Dirty French scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
74
Jan 13, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Sep 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dirty French last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dirty French on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dirty French?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dirty French.

How does Dirty French compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Dirty French's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dirty French have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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