DIRTY FRENCH in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026
📍 180 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ French
Overview
Dirty French on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points. The restaurant has maintained Grade A status on all 4 of its inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
DIRTY FRENCH in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Feb 3, 2026
— 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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
Jan 13, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Sep 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE A
Jan 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
GRADE A
Jan 25, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
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DIRTY FRENCH in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DIRTY FRENCH last inspected?
- DIRTY FRENCH was last inspected on February 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is DIRTY FRENCH's current health grade?
- DIRTY FRENCH currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DIRTY FRENCH had?
- DIRTY FRENCH has 5 health inspections on record from January 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DIRTY FRENCH?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DIRTY FRENCH was 24 points on January 13, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DIRTY FRENCH ever received a Grade C?
- No. DIRTY FRENCH has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.