THE MODERN in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025
📍 11 WEST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ French
Overview
The Modern in Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions and has no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE MODERN in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Dishwashing...
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Dishwashing...
Dec 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Dishwashing...
Dec 11, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
GRADE A
Jul 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Mar 30, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
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 imp...
GRADE A
Mar 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
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THE MODERN in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE MODERN last inspected?
- THE MODERN was last inspected on December 11, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is THE MODERN's current health grade?
- THE MODERN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE MODERN had?
- THE MODERN has 7 health inspections on record from March 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE MODERN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE MODERN was 22 points on December 11, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE MODERN ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE MODERN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.