A

American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

BREAD & BUTTER health grade & inspection history

303 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016

13 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Apr 17, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 17, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Apr 17, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 10F

    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.

  • 10H

    Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

Score trend

BREAD & BUTTER inspection history

36 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Apr 17, 2025A133Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jan 16, 20251Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
Jan 16, 2025498Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 14, 2024B276Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
May 19, 2023266Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 22, 2022A134Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 22, 2022255Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

  • 04M
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

  • 04N
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 04L
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Official location

BREAD & BUTTER on the map

Common questions

BREAD & BUTTER inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BREAD & BUTTER?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 17, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.

When was BREAD & BUTTER last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 17, 2025.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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