La Colombe

154 Prince Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

La Colombe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. La Colombe was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Jul 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Jul 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
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
58
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Colombe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Colombe on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Colombe?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Colombe.

How does La Colombe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has La Colombe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Colombe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Colombe 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 La Colombe inspected?

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