Le Pain Quotidien

1309 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
French
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Le Pain Quotidien has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

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

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

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
90
Dec 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
70
Mar 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
74
May 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Pain Quotidien last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Pain Quotidien on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Pain Quotidien?

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 Le Pain Quotidien.

How does Le Pain Quotidien compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Le Pain Quotidien most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Le Pain Quotidien's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Le Pain Quotidien have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Pain Quotidien 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 Pain Quotidien inspected?

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