The Modern
11 WEST 53 STREET, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago).
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 11, 2025
Signs 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.
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
The 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.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Grade Pending | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (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.
- 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.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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