Le French Diner

188 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
French
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Le French Diner, the earliest from 2023. Le French Diner was last inspected on May 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Le French Diner's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Nov 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
78
Apr 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le French Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le French Diner on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le French Diner?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le French Diner.

How does Le French Diner compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Le French Diner most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Le French Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Le French Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le French Diner 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 French Diner inspected?

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