Manhattan, NY — Tartine, a French restaurant located at 253 West 11th Street in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood, received a score of 27 during a health inspection conducted on March 17, 2026 — the highest score possible within the Grade B range and a single point below the Grade C threshold. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released the inspection data on March 19, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The inspection documented one non-critical violation under NYC Health Code Article 81. Inspectors cited a violation of Code 10F, which pertains to non-food contact surfaces or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or positioned to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath the unit.

No critical violations were recorded during this inspection. Critical violations are those most directly linked to foodborne illness risk, such as improper food temperatures, contamination, or pest activity. The single violation identified was classified as non-critical, meaning it does not pose an immediate health hazard but reflects a failure to meet maintenance and sanitation standards for equipment and surfaces.

The restaurant was not closed as a result of this inspection.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food service establishment sanitation standards in New York City, covering everything from food handling and storage to facility maintenance and equipment cleanliness. The FDA Food Code, which informs many local health codes including New York City's, similarly requires that non-food contact surfaces be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent indirect contamination.

While a score of 27 does not trigger a mandatory closure and falls within the Grade B range, it sits at the upper boundary of that range. Scores at this level indicate a measurable accumulation of violations and are considered by DOHMH to represent conditions requiring correction.

Inspection History

Tartine's recent inspection record shows a pattern of Grade B scores:

  • August 13, 2024: Score 25 (Grade B)
  • November 29, 2023: Score 24
  • February 18, 2022: Score 5 (Grade A)

The restaurant held a Grade A as recently as February 2022, when it scored 5 points. The two most recent inspections have resulted in Grade B scores, and the latest score of 27 represents the highest recorded total in at least four years.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City posts letter grades at all inspected restaurants based on the score received during an unannounced inspection. The grading scale is as follows:

  • A: Score of 0–13 points
  • B: Score of 14–27 points
  • C: Score of 28 or more points

Lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations. A score of 27 falls at the top of the B range, one point below the minimum threshold for a Grade C.

Consumers can look up inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database, available through the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection scores, violation details, and grade history are publicly accessible records updated as new inspections are completed.

More About This Restaurant

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