Bird & Branch

359 West 45 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Bird & Branch, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Bird & Branch's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
10F
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
74
Jan 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
06C
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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.
10F
78
Nov 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bird & Branch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bird & Branch on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bird & Branch?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bird & Branch.

How does Bird & Branch compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bird & Branch most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bird & Branch's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bird & Branch have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bird & Branch means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bird & Branch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bird & Branch is inspected roughly once per year on average.