BEAR DONUT in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026
📍 40 WEST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Donuts
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Bear Donut in Midtown South holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13 points. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned Grade A once and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BEAR DONUT in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Mar 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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 undern...
Jun 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Apr 19, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Mar 7, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 un...
Feb 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/co...
BEAR DONUT in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: News Coverage (1)
GRADE B Bear Donut Receives Grade B After Health Inspection Published Mar 14, 2026Browse Related
BEAR DONUT in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BEAR DONUT last inspected?
- BEAR DONUT was last inspected on March 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is BEAR DONUT's current health grade?
- BEAR DONUT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BEAR DONUT had?
- BEAR DONUT has 6 health inspections on record from February 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BEAR DONUT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BEAR DONUT was 29 points on February 17, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BEAR DONUT ever received a Grade C?
- No. BEAR DONUT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.