MODERN BREAD & BAGEL in Chelsea Hudson Yards
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026
📍 139 WEST 14 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10011 ·
🍽️ Bagels/Pretzels
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
Modern Bread & Bagel in Chelsea has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 10, though its inspection history shows mixed results across 12 inspections, including one Grade B among recent records.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
MODERN BREAD & BAGEL in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Emergency Closures (2)
MODERN BREAD & BAGEL in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE A
Feb 27, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Violations:
09C
Jan 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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
GRADE Z
Nov 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
Oct 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 50
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food, supplies,...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 78
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food are...
Oct 27, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 78
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, re...
GRADE B
Aug 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Feb 16, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pes...
Feb 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Violations:
06A
GRADE A
Dec 21, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly dispos...
Dec 9, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
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MODERN BREAD & BAGEL in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MODERN BREAD & BAGEL last inspected?
- MODERN BREAD & BAGEL was last inspected on February 27, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is MODERN BREAD & BAGEL's current health grade?
- MODERN BREAD & BAGEL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has MODERN BREAD & BAGEL been closed by NYC Health?
- MODERN BREAD & BAGEL has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has MODERN BREAD & BAGEL had?
- MODERN BREAD & BAGEL has 12 health inspections on record from December 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MODERN BREAD & BAGEL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MODERN BREAD & BAGEL was 78 points on October 27, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.