FRENCH ROAST in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026
📍 2340 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ French
Overview
French Roast on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points. Across 6 inspections between 2022 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
FRENCH ROAST in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Apr 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Wiping cloths not stor...
Dec 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Design, construction, materials used...
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Mar 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE A
Mar 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
Jan 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food con...
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FRENCH ROAST in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FRENCH ROAST last inspected?
- FRENCH ROAST was last inspected on April 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is FRENCH ROAST's current health grade?
- FRENCH ROAST currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has FRENCH ROAST had?
- FRENCH ROAST has 7 health inspections on record from January 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FRENCH ROAST?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FRENCH ROAST was 49 points on December 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FRENCH ROAST ever received a Grade C?
- No. FRENCH ROAST has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.