PETIT CHOU in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025
📍 229 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Petit Chou in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2023, the bakery has received Grade A twice and Grade C once, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
PETIT CHOU in East Village: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
GRADE A
Aug 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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...
May 23, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 ...
May 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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 flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Sep 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 17
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
GRADE C
Aug 22, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 41
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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superv...
Aug 11, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rod...
Aug 11, 2023
— 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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective h...
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PETIT CHOU in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PETIT CHOU last inspected?
- PETIT CHOU was last inspected on November 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is PETIT CHOU's current health grade?
- PETIT CHOU currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PETIT CHOU had?
- PETIT CHOU has 8 health inspections on record from August 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PETIT CHOU?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PETIT CHOU was 41 points on August 22, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PETIT CHOU ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. PETIT CHOU has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.