Le Pain Quotidien
1535 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10028
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 16, 2025
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 102 rodent inspections on record, 32 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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