Manhattan, NY — Vin Sur Vingt, a French restaurant located at 66 West 84th Street on the Upper West Side, received a score of 21 following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 31, 2026. The score places the restaurant at the high end of the Grade B range, just seven points from the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 2, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

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

The critical violation, Code 04A, noted that no manager or supervisor on the food service floor held a valid Food Protection Certificate (FPC). Under NYC Health Code Article 81, at least one supervisory-level employee must hold this certification during hours of operation. The FPC requirement is designed to ensure that someone with documented food safety training is present and accountable during service.

The two non-critical violations were also recorded:

  • Code 10E cited the absence of an accurate thermometer, or one not properly positioned, within refrigerated, cold storage, or hot holding equipment. Proper temperature monitoring is a foundational requirement under both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, as it is a primary safeguard against bacterial growth in stored food.
  • Code 10F identified a non-food contact surface or piece of equipment found to be made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not adequately sealed, raised, or spaced to allow cleaning on all sides and underneath. The FDA Food Code requires such surfaces to be constructed and maintained in a way that prevents the accumulation of debris and moisture.

Food Safety Context

A score of 21 is a passing result under NYC's grading system but sits near the upper boundary of the Grade B band. The proximity to the Grade C threshold is noteworthy: a score of 28 or higher would result in a Grade C, which carries reputational and operational consequences for any food service establishment. NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food safety requirements for all food service establishments in the city, covering everything from employee certification to equipment maintenance.

Inspection History

Vin Sur Vingt has maintained a consistently strong inspection record in prior cycles:

  • 2023-12-07: Score 7 (Grade A)
  • 2022-06-02: Score 11 (Grade A)

The current score of 21 represents a notable shift from those earlier results and marks the restaurant's first Grade B on record based on available DOHMH data.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

NYC restaurant grades are assigned based on the total score from a DOHMH inspection:

  • 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 posted in a visible location at the restaurant entrance.

Consumers can review full inspection records, including violation details and historical scores, through the NYC DOHMH restaurant inspection search tool at nyc.gov.

More About This Restaurant

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