Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
22
Last inspection
December 11, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 9
The Modern currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 11, 2025 found 6 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 11, 2025
- Date
- December 11, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 6 (2 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Modern received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in July 2024 with a score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
The Modern's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Modern's current NYC health grade?
The Modern does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was The Modern last inspected?
The Modern was last inspected on December 11, 2025.
What was The Modern's latest inspection score?
The Modern's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did The Modern have in its latest inspection?
The Modern had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is The Modern located?
The Modern is located at 11 West 53rd Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41067696
Last updated: June 26, 2026