Bagel Cafe

138-77 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11435
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bagel Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Bagel Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
82
May 5, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagel Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagel Cafe on file is from Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagel Cafe?

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

How does Bagel Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Bagel Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Bagel Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bagel Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.