Nice Matin

201 West 79 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

French

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Nice Matin three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

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

Jan 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Jan 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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 Nice Matin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nice Matin on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nice Matin?

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 Nice Matin.

How does Nice Matin compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Nice Matin most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Nice Matin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nice Matin have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nice Matin 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 Nice Matin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nice Matin is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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