Le Cafe

6 East 57 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Le Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Le Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Nov 19, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

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

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

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

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Cafe on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Le Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Le Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Le Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Le Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Cafe 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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