The Modern
11 WEST 53 STREET, 10019
French
2123331220
AScore: 13
Last inspected: July 9, 2024
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
December 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 22
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
16-02The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
December 11, 2025
Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
16-02The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
July 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
10BAnti-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.
10FNon-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.
March 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
06CFood, 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.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10BAnti-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.
19-07Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
March 30, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
06CFood, 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.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10BAnti-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.
19-07Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
20-01Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information