BREAD & BUTTER in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026
📍 25 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Bread & Butter in Midtown Times Square holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 34 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant previously earned 1 Grade A but has not been subject to emergency closure.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BREAD & BUTTER in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Apr 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harbora...
Feb 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 47
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Dec 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE Z
Aug 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Anti-siphonag...
Jul 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 107
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-se...
Dec 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Aug 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered...
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BREAD & BUTTER in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BREAD & BUTTER last inspected?
- BREAD & BUTTER was last inspected on April 14, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 41 points.
- What is BREAD & BUTTER's current health grade?
- BREAD & BUTTER currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has BREAD & BUTTER had?
- BREAD & BUTTER has 7 health inspections on record from August 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BREAD & BUTTER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BREAD & BUTTER was 107 points on July 1, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BREAD & BUTTER ever received a Grade C?
- No. BREAD & BUTTER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.