BUVETTE in West Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 7, 2026
📍 42 GROVE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10014 ·
🍽️ French
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
Buvette in the West Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
BUVETTE in West Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
May 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Violations:
09C
Mar 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE A
Oct 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other TCS offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to c...
GRADE A
May 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
GRADE A
Apr 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food not protected from pote...
BUVETTE in West Village: News Coverage (1)
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BUVETTE in West Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BUVETTE last inspected?
- BUVETTE was last inspected on May 7, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is BUVETTE's current health grade?
- BUVETTE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BUVETTE had?
- BUVETTE has 5 health inspections on record from April 2022 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BUVETTE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BUVETTE was 22 points on March 19, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BUVETTE ever received a Grade C?
- No. BUVETTE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.