Bagel Bob's

51 University Place, Manhattan, NY 10003
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Bagel Bob's has three inspections in the public record. Bagel Bob's was last inspected on Nov 21, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Oct 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
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
74
Oct 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagel Bob's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagel Bob's on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagel Bob's?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bagel Bob's.

How does Bagel Bob's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bagel Bob's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bagel Bob's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bagel Bob's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bagel Bob's 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 Bagel Bob's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bagel Bob's is inspected roughly once per year on average.