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Bagel Chef

97-17 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11374
American
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Bagel Chef has been inspected five times since 2023. Bagel Chef was last inspected on Aug 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, three this time.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Bagel Chef's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
70
Sep 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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
Aug 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
45
Jul 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jun 29, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 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
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
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagel Chef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagel Chef on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagel Chef?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bagel Chef.

How does Bagel Chef compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Bagel Chef most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Bagel Chef's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bagel Chef have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bagel Chef 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 Chef inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bagel Chef is inspected around two times per year on average.

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