LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026
📍 1399 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Le Pain Quotidien in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. With 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice, Grade C once, and has no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jan 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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
Mar 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jan 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 15
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...
GRADE C
Dec 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
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...
Aug 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or eq...
GRADE A
May 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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 properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on...
Nov 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal pres...
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LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN last inspected?
- LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN was last inspected on January 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN's current health grade?
- LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN had?
- LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN has 7 health inspections on record from November 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN was 55 points on December 24, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.