Le Pain Quotidien
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
82
Score
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in Manhattan, NY, has recorded four inspections to date, with the most recent evaluation resulting in a low-risk designation. The March 2026 inspection identified one critical violation regarding back-flow prevention and sewage disposal, alongside a minor violation concerning the protection of food and condiments from contamination.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
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
Jan 22, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
58
Aug 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor 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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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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
74
Apr 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
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