CAFE D'AVIGNON.

NYC Health Dept

88 ESSEX ST · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 7 points (May 2026). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

MAR 27

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

OCT 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

JUN 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Not Critical Other

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

Not Critical Other

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

Not Critical Other

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

JUN 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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