French · 601 Lexington Avenue · Manhattan 10022
A Grade A posted 2025-10-15. The most recent inspection (2026-02-05) scored 9 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-02-05 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 06F | Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. | Critical |
| 09C | Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. | — |
2025-10-15 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02G | 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. | Critical |
| 10F | 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. | — |
2025-04-18 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 31
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 03A | 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. | Critical |
| 04N | 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. | Critical |
| 06C | 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. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10H | Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. | — |
2025-04-18 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 20-04 | “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. | — |
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
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5 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 21 restaurants
3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Contaminated, Food Preparation Location, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 21 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Alidoro, Avocaderia, BK Jani, Etc Venues, Ilili Midtown, Joseph Brothers At the Hugh, Jumieka, Kazunori, Kirkland & Ellis Cafe, Kirkland & Ellis Conference Rooms, Kitkland & Ellis FLS 52-53, Kotti Berliner Doner Kebab, La CO Ce (La Cocina Central), Miznon, Mokbar, Pesce Lulu, Stretch Pizza, Teranga, Thank You, Come Again, The Boardroom.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
601 Lexington Avenue