Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr)

158 Bleecker Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

American

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr) four times, with records going back to 2023. Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr) was last inspected on Nov 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Feb 1, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

15-37

Dec 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

10F

Apr 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr) on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr)?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr).

How does Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr) compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr) most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr) have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr) 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 Poisson Rouge (Lpr) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Le Poisson Rouge (Lpr) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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