Chez Les Frenchies
501 EAST 75 STREET, Manhattan, 10021
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 4, 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.
CriticalA 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| May 22, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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