THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 28, 2025
📍 470 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
The Bread Factory Cafe in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned mixed grades, including one Grade B and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Aug 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Personal cleanliness i...
May 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE B
Jan 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food are...
Jul 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
Mar 25, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jan 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 17
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 condit...
GRADE C
Dec 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FR...
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THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE last inspected?
- THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE was last inspected on August 28, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE's current health grade?
- THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE had?
- THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE has 7 health inspections on record from December 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE was 43 points on December 2, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. THE BREAD FACTORY CAFE has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.