Grade ABakery Products/Desserts

Bien Cuit - Grand Central, Llc

89 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10017

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Dec 17, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    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.

    Critical
  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Dec 17, 2025Grade AAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 9 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
  • 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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