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French · Midtown-Times Square
THE MODERN health grade & inspection history
11 WEST 53 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
22 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 9, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Dec 11, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Dec 11, 2025Inspection date
5Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Score trend
THE MODERN inspection history
9 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | 22 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 9, 2024 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 30, 2023 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | — | 3 | Administrative Miscellaneous / 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 2 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.
- 10BRecorded in 2 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.
Official location
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Common questions
THE MODERN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for THE MODERN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 9, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 22 violation points.
When was THE MODERN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Dec 11, 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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