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Grade CAmerican

Brasserie Cognac

517 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10017

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 29, 2026

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 29, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Mar 11, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Dec 4, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection2 (1 critical)
Sep 26, 2024Grade CPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection7 (6 critical)
Aug 2, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 5 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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