Le Basket

683 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012
American
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Le Basket has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 14, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection turned up four violations, more than the three found previously.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2024
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
74
Jun 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
67
Feb 15, 2023
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
Sep 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jul 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Basket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Basket on file is from Nov 14, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Basket?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Le Basket.

How does Le Basket compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Le Basket's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Le Basket have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Le Basket inspected?

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