Pardon My French

103 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009

French

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Pardon My French stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

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

Pardon My French's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Jan 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

Dec 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

May 4, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

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

06E

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pardon My French last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pardon My French on file is from Feb 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pardon My French?

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 Pardon My French.

How does Pardon My French compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pardon My French most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pardon My French's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pardon My French have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pardon My French 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 Pardon My French inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pardon My French is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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