Closed

Le Pain Quotidien

2098 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10023

Coffee/Tea Lincoln Square (212) 505-5861

Closed by the Health Department · as of Jul 20, 2023

Le Pain Quotidien was last inspected on July 20, 2023 and scored 168 points (C range). Inspectors found 9 violations, 8 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 20, 2023 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

Closed

Score: 168 points (C range)

8 critical1 general

The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

  • CriticalFacility

    The sewage system was missing, improper, or inadequate.

    Official wording (code 05A)

    Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

  • CriticalFood handling

    No working thermometer was available to check food temperatures.

    Official wording (code 04J)

    Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

  • CriticalFacility

    No approved procedure for refilling reusable containers.

    Official wording (code 05H)

    No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02G)

    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.

  • CriticalFood handling

    No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

    Official wording (code 04A)

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • CriticalFacility

    Required toilets for staff or customers were missing.

    Official wording (code 05E)

    Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

  • CriticalFacility

    A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Official wording (code 05D)

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

  • CriticalFood source

    Drinking water or ice was unsafe or from an unapproved source.

    Official wording (code 03E)

    No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

    Official wording (code 10G)

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.