CAFE D'AVIGNON in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 8, 2026
📍 88 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
Cafe d'Avignon on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the bakery has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
CAFE D'AVIGNON in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
May 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
Mar 27, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Oct 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
GRADE A
Jun 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Food allergy information poster not conspicu...
Jun 6, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Violations:
06C
Jul 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not prop...
CAFE D'AVIGNON in Lower East Side: News Coverage (1)
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CAFE D'AVIGNON in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAFE D'AVIGNON last inspected?
- CAFE D'AVIGNON was last inspected on May 8, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is CAFE D'AVIGNON's current health grade?
- CAFE D'AVIGNON currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAFE D'AVIGNON had?
- CAFE D'AVIGNON has 7 health inspections on record from July 2022 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAFE D'AVIGNON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAFE D'AVIGNON was 34 points on July 7, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAFE D'AVIGNON ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAFE D'AVIGNON has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.