American · Midtown-Times Square
BREAD & BUTTER health grade & inspection history
25 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
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
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical 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.
- 04MCritical 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | — | 21 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 14, 2026 | — | 41 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 14, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 4, 2026 | C | 47 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | 16 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 11, 2025 | C | 21 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | 33 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 5, 2023 | — | 13 | 2 | Cycle 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.
- 10FRecorded 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.
- 02GRecorded 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.
- 02BRecorded in 5 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10BRecorded 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.
- 04MRecorded in 3 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 06CRecorded 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
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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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