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The Consulate: health inspection history

44 West 56 Street, New York City, NY 10019

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Address: 44 West 56 Street, New York City, NY 10019
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): French
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Feb 3, 2026
Latest inspection: Feb 3, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 4 inspections, Mar 5, 2024 to Feb 3, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 28 violations, of which 16 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 554 graded restaurants in ZIP 10019, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Feb 3, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10FNot critical 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.
04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Nov 27, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

Score: 21Violations were cited in the following area(s).

06CCritical 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.
04KCritical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
04NCritical 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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BNot critical 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. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

Apr 23, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 52Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
02HCritical After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
02GCritical 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.
10BNot critical 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. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
06CCritical 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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
10FNot critical 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.

Mar 5, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 44Violations were cited in the following area(s).

06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06CCritical 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.
04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04NCritical 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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10ANot critical Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.