Madame Bonte

1834 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Madame Bonte has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 8, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is food contact surface not properly washed, which has been cited two times.

Madame Bonte's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Apr 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
74
Oct 21, 2022
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Madame Bonte last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Madame Bonte on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Madame Bonte?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Madame Bonte.

How does Madame Bonte compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Madame Bonte most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Madame Bonte's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Madame Bonte have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Madame Bonte means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Madame Bonte inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Madame Bonte is inspected roughly once per year on average.