Petite Maman

601 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

French

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Petite Maman three times, with records going back to 2025. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Petite Maman's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

09C

Oct 15, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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

Apr 18, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

08A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Petite Maman last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Petite Maman on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Petite Maman compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Petite Maman's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Petite Maman have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Petite Maman means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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