Per Se , one of New York 's most exclusive restaurants , received a ` ` ' '' grade . Violations included no hand - washing machines or soap in food prep facilities . Violations listed in the latest health inspection included no hand-washing facility or soap in the food-prep area , hot and cold items held in improper temperatures , and eating or drinking in the food-prep area and tobacco use , all of which qualify as `` critical '' violations , according to the records . Per Se will have a chance to appeal the inspection at a hearing .
Per Se , one of New York 's most exclusive restaurants , received a ` ` ' '' grade . Violations included no hand - washing machines or soap in food prep facilities . Per Se will have a chance to appeal the inspection at a hearing .