American · Midtown-Times Square

BREAD & BUTTER health grade & inspection history

25 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019

21 latest violation-point score

Most recent represented grade is pending (May 29, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on May 29, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

May 29, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
2Critical items
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.

  • 04M
    Critical violation

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 08A

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 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.

Score trend

BREAD & BUTTER inspection history

20 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
May 29, 2026214Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Apr 14, 2026417Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Apr 14, 20261Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Feb 4, 2026C479Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Dec 23, 2025163Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Aug 11, 2025C214Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jul 1, 2025336Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Dec 5, 2023132Cycle 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 6 inspections

    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.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 5 inspections

    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.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 5 inspections

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

  • 10B
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    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.

  • 04M
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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 Not graded, dated May 29, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 21 violation points.

When was BREAD & BUTTER last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 29, 2026.

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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