LA FLEUR CAFE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Overview

LA FLEUR CAFE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on April 10, 2025 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
437 EAST 9 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10009
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03A

Food from unapproved or unknown source

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking

📋 Code Requirements

Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods

CDC Risk Factor: Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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LA FLEUR CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did LA FLEUR CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on April 10, 2025?
LA FLEUR CAFE was closed by the health department on April 10, 2025 with a score of 81 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did LA FLEUR CAFE have?
LA FLEUR CAFE had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking