Manhattan, NY — Brasserie Toast Cafe, located at 968 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted March 31, 2026. The restaurant scored 27 points — the highest score within the Grade B range, placing it one point below the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on April 2, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two violations during the March visit — one critical and one non-critical.

The critical violation, Code 06C, cited food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. Specifically, condiments were not stored in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, ensuring condiments are properly contained or dispensed is considered a fundamental food safety control, as open or improperly managed condiments can be exposed to cross-contamination or customer handling.

The non-critical violation, Code 10F, noted that non-food contact surfaces or equipment were made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or positioned to allow for adequate cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath. While classified as non-critical, this type of violation can contribute to unsanitary conditions over time if left unaddressed.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food service establishment standards in New York City, covering sanitation, food handling, equipment maintenance, and contamination prevention. The FDA Food Code, which informs local regulations, identifies improper food protection and inadequate equipment maintenance as risk factors for foodborne illness transmission.

A score of 27 at the top of the Grade B range is notable. While the restaurant meets the minimum standard to avoid a Grade C designation, the score reflects conditions that inspectors found warranted significant point deductions.

Inspection History

Brasserie Toast Cafe has a documented pattern of elevated scores over recent years:

  • 2023-12-08: Score 39
  • 2024-08-15: Score 32 (Grade C)
  • 2025-04-08: Score 22
  • 2025-06-04: Score not graded
  • 2025-09-17: Score 34 (Grade C)
  • 2025-12-02: Score not graded
  • 2026-01-23: Score 36
  • 2026-03-31: Score 27 (Grade B)

The restaurant has received Grade C scores on at least two prior inspections and has recorded scores in the 30s and above across multiple visits. The March 2026 score of 27 represents the lowest recorded score in the available history, though it remains at the upper boundary of the Grade B range.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • A: 0–13 points (fewest violations)
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection, at which point a letter grade is assigned based on the re-inspection result.

Current inspection records for New York City restaurants are available through the DOHMH online restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Brasserie Toast Cafe including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.