LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE in Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Oct 23, 2025
📍 239 WEST 116 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10026 ·
🍽️ African
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🚇 125th Street-Lenox
Overview
La Savane d'Afrique in Harlem holds a current Grade C from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 45 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade B and 2 Grade C results, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE in Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (8 records)
Oct 23, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-foo...
GRADE C
Oct 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 45
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Mar 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
GRADE C
Aug 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 39
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 accessibi...
Jul 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
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.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregn...
Jul 15, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
Dec 12, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disre...
GRADE B
Dec 12, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 17
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.
Violations:
10B
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LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE in Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE last inspected?
- LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE was last inspected on October 23, 2025 (Grade C).
- What is LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE's current health grade?
- LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many health inspections has LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE had?
- LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE has 8 health inspections on record from December 2022 through October 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE was 67 points on July 15, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. LA SAVANE D' AFRIQUE has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.