The Blond / The Library Health Inspection Grade
American · 138 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
September 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
The Blond / The Library currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 23, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
September 23, 2025
- Date
- September 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Sep 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Blond / The Library has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and June 2024. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its June 2024 score of 7.
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.
The Blond / The Library's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blond / The Library's current NYC health grade?
The Blond / The Library currently has a A grade.
When was The Blond / The Library last inspected?
The Blond / The Library was last inspected on September 23, 2025.
What was The Blond / The Library's latest inspection score?
The Blond / The Library's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did The Blond / The Library have in its latest inspection?
The Blond / The Library had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is The Blond / The Library located?
The Blond / The Library is located at 138 Lafayette Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50047724
Last updated: June 26, 2026