BREADS BAKERY in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Nov 24, 2025
📍 18 EAST 16 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003  ·  🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts  ·  🚇 Union Square-14th Street, Astor Place
Overview

Breads Bakery in Midtown South holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the bakery has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.

5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections

BREADS BAKERY in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)

GRADE A Nov 24, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Violations: 02H
Oct 29, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours. Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food ...
Violations: 02H 28-05 02G
Oct 19, 2024 — Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A Jul 18, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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. Single service article not provided. Single service article reu...
Violations: 02G 10H 10F
GRADE A Apr 13, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations: 02G
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BREADS BAKERY in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions

When was BREADS BAKERY last inspected?
BREADS BAKERY was last inspected on November 24, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
What is BREADS BAKERY's current health grade?
BREADS BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has BREADS BAKERY had?
BREADS BAKERY has 5 health inspections on record from April 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
What was the worst inspection score at BREADS BAKERY?
The worst inspection score recorded at BREADS BAKERY was 17 points on October 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has BREADS BAKERY ever received a Grade C?
No. BREADS BAKERY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.