L'EXPRESS in Gramercy
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 8, 2025
📍 249 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ French
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street
Overview
L'EXPRESS in Gramercy holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. The French restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
L'EXPRESS in Gramercy: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Oct 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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...
Jul 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Jun 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 or equipmen...
GRADE A
Feb 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Violations:
02H
Dec 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station ...
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L'EXPRESS in Gramercy: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was L'EXPRESS last inspected?
- L'EXPRESS was last inspected on October 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is L'EXPRESS's current health grade?
- L'EXPRESS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has L'EXPRESS had?
- L'EXPRESS has 5 health inspections on record from December 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at L'EXPRESS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at L'EXPRESS was 31 points on July 21, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has L'EXPRESS ever received a Grade C?
- No. L'EXPRESS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.