La Colombe

75 Vandam Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, La Colombe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. La Colombe was last inspected on May 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Oct 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Jul 12, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Colombe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Colombe on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains three 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 two 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at La Colombe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

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 roughly once per year on average.