Manhattan, NY — Paris Baguette, located at 977 8th Avenue in Manhattan, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted April 3, 2026. The bakery and dessert shop recorded a score of 24, placing it near the upper boundary of the Grade B range and within three points of the Grade C threshold.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented one critical violation during the April inspection. The citation, filed under Code 02G, identified cold temperature control as food held above required safe temperatures. Specifically, the violation applies to cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items held above 41°F, or in the case of smoked or processed fish, above 38°F.
No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection cycle.
Temperature control violations are among the most closely monitored categories in food service settings. When perishable foods are not maintained at required temperatures, the risk of bacterial growth — including pathogens such as Listeria, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus — increases significantly. For a bakery handling dairy-based fillings, creams, and prepared foods, consistent refrigeration is a core operational requirement.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, food service establishments are required to maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41°F at all times, except during active and necessary preparation. The 41°F threshold is a critical control point in food safety management, and violations in this category are automatically classified as critical regardless of the duration or scale of the temperature deviation.
A score of 24 carries practical implications beyond the grade letter. The B range spans scores of 14 to 27 — meaning this inspection result falls four points above the midpoint and near the ceiling. Establishments scoring 28 or above receive a Grade C.
Inspection History
Paris Baguette's inspection record at this location shows variability over recent years:
- Feb 17, 2026: Score 24 (Grade B)
- Jan 29, 2025: Score 4 (Grade A)
- Jan 18, 2024: Score 5 (Grade A)
- Mar 13, 2023: Score 22
- Feb 8, 2022: Score 10 (Grade A)
The location has received Grade A scores in multiple prior cycles, including consecutive A grades in 2024 and 2025 with scores of 5 and 4, respectively. The current score of 24 marks the second consecutive inspection in which the location received a 24 — the February 2026 inspection recorded the same score. This back-to-back result suggests a pattern that inspectors and operators are likely monitoring closely.
The inspection was conducted April 3, 2026. DOHMH released the data on April 7, 2026.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades based on inspection scores under the following scale:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations. Grades must be publicly posted at the restaurant entrance. Consumers can look up full inspection records, including violation descriptions and historical scores, through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Paris Baguette including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.