Current Grade
Current grade
C
Latest score
58
Last inspection
January 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
49 / 9
Pain de Vie currently has a C grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 7, 2026 found 11 violations, including 7 critical violations, for a total score of 58 points.
Latest Violations
7 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 7, 2026
- Date
- January 7, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- C
- Score
- 58
- Critical points
- 49
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 11 (7 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
Jan 7, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 24, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pain de Vie has received a C grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and May 2023. Its latest score was 58, lower than its May 2023 score of 61.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Pain de Vie's latest score: 58
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pain de Vie's current NYC health grade?
Pain de Vie currently has a C grade.
When was Pain de Vie last inspected?
Pain de Vie was last inspected on January 7, 2026.
What was Pain de Vie's latest inspection score?
Pain de Vie's latest inspection score was 58 points.
How many violations did Pain de Vie have in its latest inspection?
Pain de Vie had 11 violations in its latest inspection, including 7 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Pain de Vie located?
Pain de Vie is located at 218-77 Hempstead Avenue in Queens, NY 11429.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50133259
Last updated: July 3, 2026