Bagel Express II

1228 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Bagel Express II, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Bagel Express II squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
74
Jan 16, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
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
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
55
Sep 25, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagel Express II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagel Express II on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagel Express II?

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

How does Bagel Express II compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bagel Express II most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bagel Express II's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bagel Express II 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 Express II means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.