Grade AFrench

Frenchette Bakery At The Whitney

99 GANSEVOORT STREET, Manhattan, 10014

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 19, 2025 · New York City health department

A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Aug 19, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jul 9, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Apr 2, 2024	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jan 29, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	11 (8 critical)

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

3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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