Manhattan, NY — The Lavaux, a Continental restaurant at 630 Hudson Street in the West Village, received a score of 21 following a health inspection conducted March 19, 2026 — placing it near the upper boundary of the Grade B range, just seven points from the Grade C threshold. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released the inspection data on March 24, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one non-critical violation during the visit. The restaurant was found not to be free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests — documented under NYC Health Code violation code 08A.

While classified as non-critical, pest harborage conditions are among the more commonly cited violations in New York City restaurants and can carry significant point values. A single violation contributing 21 points indicates that inspectors assessed the condition as notable in scope or severity. No critical violations were identified during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, restaurants are required to maintain their premises in a condition that prevents pest access and eliminates environments where pests can shelter or breed. This includes sealing structural gaps, maintaining dry storage areas, and ensuring proper waste management practices are in place.

The FDA Food Code similarly identifies pest control as a foundational element of food safety, noting that rodents and insects can contaminate food contact surfaces and transmit foodborne pathogens. A score of 21 — while still within the Grade B range — sits at a level where the underlying conditions merit attention before the next scheduled or unannounced inspection.

New York City's grading system assigns letter grades based on the total score recorded during an inspection cycle:

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

At 21 points, The Lavaux falls in the upper half of the B range. Restaurants that score in the B or C range are typically re-inspected within 30 to 60 days, giving operators an opportunity to address cited conditions before a grade is finalized and publicly posted.

Inspection History

The March 2026 result represents a notable shift from the restaurant's recent record. Prior inspections on file with DOHMH include:

  • 2025-09-03: Score 60
  • 2024-03-21: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • 2023-06-23: Score 34

The restaurant earned a Grade A in March 2024 with a score of 13, reflecting strong compliance at that time. However, the September 2025 inspection recorded a score of 60 — well above the Grade C threshold — indicating serious conditions were identified at that visit. The current score of 21 reflects improvement from that high, though it remains above the Grade A cutoff.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City requires letter grades to be posted in restaurant windows, allowing diners to make informed decisions based on public health inspection results. Grades reflect the most recent completed inspection cycle:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points — meets or exceeds cleanliness standards
  • Grade B: 14–27 points — some violations identified; re-inspection likely
  • Grade C: 28 or more points — significant violations documented

Inspection records for all New York City restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

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