LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in Midtown Times Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected May 28, 2026
📍 1800 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Le Pain Quotidien in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The bakery has maintained Grade A across all 3 graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
3
Grade A Inspections
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in Midtown Times Square: Emergency Closures (1)
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (10 records)
✅ REOPENED
May 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
May 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
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 pro...
Apr 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Nov 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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 Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Filth flies or food/refuse/...
Nov 6, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
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 ...
GRADE A
Jun 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Jun 10, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 0
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly ...
GRADE A
Apr 19, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Mar 2, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in Midtown Times Square: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED Le Pain Quotidien Closed by Health Dept - Manhattan Published May 31, 2026Browse Related
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN last inspected?
- LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN was last inspected on May 28, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN's current health grade?
- LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN been closed by NYC Health?
- LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN had?
- LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN has 10 health inspections on record from March 2022 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN was 38 points on May 21, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.