LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
📍 1309 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10128 ·
🍽️ French
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Le Pain Quotidien on Lexington Avenue in the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. The French bistro has maintained Grade A on 4 of its 6 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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
Dec 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after ...
GRADE A
Mar 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
May 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 pre...
Mar 2, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Non-food contact surface improperly construc...
GRADE A
Mar 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Violations:
06C
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN last inspected?
- LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN was last inspected on February 12, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 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 6 health inspections on record from March 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN was 18 points on May 23, 2023. 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?
- No. LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.