Bagel Market

425 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
American
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Bagel Market has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The latest visit found three violations, down from five violations the time before.

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Bagel Market's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Pulling back, there's nothing alarming, though there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
Feb 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
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
61
Dec 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
64
Aug 31, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagel Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagel Market on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagel Market?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bagel Market.

How does Bagel Market compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bagel Market most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bagel Market's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bagel Market 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 Market inspected?

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