Le Botanista

833 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Le Botanista has been inspected three times since 2023. Le Botanista was last inspected on Aug 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Le Botanista is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
82
Dec 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
64
Jun 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Botanista last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Botanista on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Botanista?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le Botanista.

How does Le Botanista compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Le Botanista's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Le Botanista have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Botanista 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 Le Botanista inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Le Botanista is inspected roughly once per year on average.