BXL CAFE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026
📍 125 WEST 43 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ French
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
BXL Cafe, a French restaurant in Midtown Times Square, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 9 points. Across 5 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
BXL CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jan 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Violations:
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GRADE A
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Jun 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly...
GRADE A
Feb 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Hot TCS food item not ...
GRADE A
Sep 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contac...
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BXL CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BXL CAFE last inspected?
- BXL CAFE was last inspected on January 30, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is BXL CAFE's current health grade?
- BXL CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BXL CAFE had?
- BXL CAFE has 5 health inspections on record from September 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BXL CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BXL CAFE was 35 points on June 11, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BXL CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. BXL CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.