Bird & Branch
359 WEST 45 STREET, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago).
Last inspected May 20, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 20, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 30 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.
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