Bagel Express
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Bagel Express, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Bagel Express trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
70
Jan 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
41
Feb 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Compliance 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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
67
Jan 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
May 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
55
Sep 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bagel Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bagel Express on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bagel Express?
Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bagel Express.
How does Bagel Express compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Bagel Express most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Bagel Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bagel Express have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bagel Express 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 Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bagel Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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