Epicerie Boulud

885 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Epicerie Boulud's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 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

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

Mar 13, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

05E

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Epicerie Boulud last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Epicerie Boulud on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Epicerie Boulud?

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 Epicerie Boulud.

How does Epicerie Boulud compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Epicerie Boulud most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Epicerie Boulud's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Epicerie Boulud have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Epicerie Boulud means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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