Grade ANew French

Raf's

290 ELIZABETH STREET, Manhattan, 10012

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 30, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
May 22, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Feb 12, 2026	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (3 critical)
Dec 23, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)
Sep 12, 2023	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)

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

2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

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