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American · Midtown-Times Square
FRESH BITES health grade & inspection history
59 EAST 54 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 16, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 16, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 16, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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
FRESH BITES inspection history
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 6, 2025 | — | 18 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
- 06CRecorded in 2 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.
Official location
FRESH BITES on the map
Common questions
FRESH BITES inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for FRESH BITES?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 16, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was FRESH BITES last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 16, 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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