What is Black Cat Les's health inspection score?

Black Cat Les has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Black Cat Les last inspected?

Black Cat Les was last inspected on September 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Black Cat Les have?

Black Cat Les has 3 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Black Cat Les safe to eat at?

Black Cat Les has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Black Cat Les serve?

Black Cat Les serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Black Cat Les

Name: Black Cat Les
Address: 172 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Rating: 72

172 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Sep 5, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

Sep 25

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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