LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN

GRADE A

Friday, January 9, 2026

Overview

LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN in East Harlem (South) received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on January 9, 2026, scoring 12 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
1399 MADISON AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10029
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN — Inspection Questions

Did LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN pass their NYC health inspection on January 9, 2026?
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN passed with an A grade on January 9, 2026 with a score of 12 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN have?
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN 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 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants