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Grade CAfrican

La Savane D' Afrique

239 W 116TH ST, Manhattan, 10026

Should you eat here?

Caution — Grade C at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago).

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

What the inspector found on Jun 29, 2026

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 29, 2026Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection1
May 28, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Oct 23, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection9 (5 critical)
Mar 31, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Aug 13, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection8 (5 critical)
Jul 15, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (5 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 5×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 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×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

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

  • 200 rodent inspections on record, 58 finding rat activity.

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